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Name Origin

Delia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'from Delos'. Delos was a small island in the Aegean Sea considered sacred to Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology.

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Famous People

Delia Derbyshire (1937-2001)

Electronic music composer

  • Pioneer of electronic music
  • Created the iconic theme music for the BBC science fiction series 'Doctor Who'

Delia Smith (1941-)

Chef, cookbook author, and television personality

  • One of the UK's most influential and beloved cooks
  • Published numerous bestselling cookbooks
  • Known for her simple and accessible recipes