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Delphia

Likely derived from Delphi, the ancient Greek sanctuary of Apollo, possibly connected to a Greek word for 'womb'.

Meaning and origin

Delphia appears to be an English literary invention, created for the character of a prophetess in the 1647 play 'The Prophetess'.

How to pronounce Delphia

English (US)DEL-fee-uh /ˈdɛlfiə/

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