Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Diklah is thought to mean “palm tree.”
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Where it comes from
Diklah is a biblical name, probably from Hebrew.
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How it developed
Possibly from the Hebrew verb daqal (דקל), “to rock to and fro.”
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In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Diklah appears in Genesis 10:27, Genesis 10:25, Genesis 11:10-26.
- Genesis 10:27
- Genesis 10:25
- Genesis 11:10-26
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