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      Meaning of the first name
      Delta

      Origin 
      Greek

      Meaning 
      4th Letter of the Greek Alphabet

      Variations 
      Delia, Della, Delma

      *Some content has been generated by an artificial intelligence language model, in combination with data sourced from Ancestry records and provided by BabyNames.com.
      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...
      This is the most common surname, spouse name and child name associated with Delta.
      Smith

      is the most common surname for Delta.

      John

      is the most common spouse name for Delta.

      Delta

      is the most common child name for Delta.

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