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      Meaning of the first name Delta

      Origin

      Greek

      Meaning

      4th Letter of the Greek Alphabet

      Variations

      Delia, Della, Delma
      The name Delta finds its roots in ancient Greek, deriving from the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. In Greek, this letter was represented by the symbol (delta), resembling a triangle. The significance of this shape can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who used a similar symbol to represent the Nile Delta the triangular region where the Nile river splits and empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The Greeks, influenced by Egyptian culture, adopted this symbol as the name of their fourth letter and it gradually came to represent the concept of a triangular formation more generally.

      Throughout history, the name Delta has found its place in various contexts, symbolizing a triangular shape or formation. In mathematics and science, the uppercase symbol is commonly used to denote a change or difference. The term delta is also frequently employed in geography to describe river deltas, geological formations, or land areas that assume a triangular configuration. Moreover, the word Delta has been adopted by different entities, such as companies, organizations, and military units, to convey a sense of strength, reliability, and innovation associated with the triangular shape. In modern-day usage, the name Delta can be found in various fields, from aviation (Delta Air Lines) to technology (Delta Electronics), reflecting the enduring influence of the ancient Greek symbol.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Delta.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name of those married to a Delta.
      Delta

      Delta

      This is the most common name for a child of a Delta.
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      1912 is when there were the most people born with the first name Delta.

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