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Della

/ˈdɛlə/

Della proper noun: a female given name originating as a coinage.

Proper noun

Della

  1. A female given name originating as a coinage.
    • He was afraid that Delia or Della might mention a cousin named Dahlia, and he would laugh. Sweet Jesus, do not let me laugh inappropriately.2020, Marilynne Robinson, Jack, Hachette UK, →ISBN

Origin of Della

Possibly a variant of Adela or Delia. First appeared in the 19th century.

Phrases with Della

Questions about Della

What does Della mean?
Della means a female given name originating as a coinage.
What part of speech is Della?
Della is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Della?
Della is pronounced /ˈdɛlə/.

Words near Della in the dictionary

  1. Delk
  2. Delkic
  3. Delks
  4. dell
  5. Dell Prairie
  6. Della
  7. Della Cruscan
  8. Della Cruscans
  9. Della Robbia ware
  10. Dellacruscan
  11. Dellacruscans

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