Talitha

Talitha is a female first name that has its origins in Aramaic and means 'the girl'. The name has biblical roots.

What does the name Talitha mean?

The name Talitha, which comes from Aramaic, means 'the girl' and is biblically attested. In the Gospel of Mark, a deceased girl is brought back to life by Jesus with the words 'Talita kum!', which translates to 'Girl, I say to you, arise!'. Variants of this name include Talisha, Talita, Talysha, Talyta, Talytha, Telisha, and Thalita.

Where does the name Talitha come from?

The first name Talitha has its origins in Aramaic and in the Bible, where it carries the meaning 'the girl'. In Aramaic, the name is composed of the word 'talita' for girl. It can be found in various languages, including Brazilian and English.

How do you pronounce Talitha?

The name Talitha has a three-syllable structure and a melodious pronunciation. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ta-LI-tha' [taˈliːta], with the emphasis on the middle syllable containing a long 'I'. This gives the name a special brightness. The gentle fricative sound at the beginning provides a fine individuality. The open and warm ending '-a' rounds off the sound. Overall, Talitha appears elegant, expressive, harmonious, and feminine with a calm depth.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Talitha enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,107th on the list of most common female first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007, when it reached 732nd place. In the last ten years, Talitha has been given as a first name approximately 180 times, placing it at 1,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,815th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lit / Lita / Litha / Lithi / Taddl / Tala / Tali / Talli / Talls / Tally / Tatilein / Tita

Famous people

• Talitha Getty (actress and style icon)
• Talitha Mackenzie (English singer)
• Talitha MacKenzie (singer from the USA)
• Talitha Stevenson (English writer)