"And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise."
Biblical Name · Aramaic Origin
Talitha Meaning in the Bible
Talitha
girl
Talitha means "Little girl; Young woman", a girl's name of Aramaic origin. Talitha appears in the King James Bible, and Mark 5:41 is the passage most often tied to it. Talitha captures Jesus' tender power — the gentle voice that commands death itself to let go and life to begin again.
Is Talitha in the Bible?
Yes — Talitha appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 5:41.
Pronunciation:/TAL-ih-thuh/
OriginAramaic
MeaningLittle girl; Young woman
What does Talitha mean?
Talitha is a girl name of Aramaic origin meaning "Little girl; Young woman". Talitha comes from Jesus' words 'Talitha cumi' — 'Little girl, I say unto thee, arise' — spoken when He raised Jairus' daughter from the dead.
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What does Talitha mean in the Bible?
Talitha means "Little girl; Young woman" and is a name of Aramaic origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Talitha comes from Jesus' words 'Talitha cumi' — 'Little girl, I say unto thee, arise' — spoken when He raised Jairus' daughter from the dead. These two Aramaic words are among the most tender and powerful Jesus ever spoke — commanding death to release its grip with gentle authority.
Where does Talitha appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Talitha is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Mark 5:41. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Talitha?
Talitha is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Talitha?
Talitha captures Jesus' tender power — the gentle voice that commands death itself to let go and life to begin again.
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Names like Talitha
Other Aramaic biblical names that share the spirit of "Little girl; Young woman" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Talitha
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Barabbas
boy
"Son of the father"
Talitha & Barabbas
Barnabas
boy
"Son of encouragement"
Talitha & Barnabas
Barnabas
boy
"Son of encouragement"
Talitha & Barnabas
Damascus
boy
"Well-watered place"
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Alphaeus
boy
"Changing"
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Bartholomew
boy
"Son of Talmai; Son of the furrow"
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Talitha name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Talitha appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 5:41.
Talitha means "Little girl; Young woman." It is an Aramaic name. The King James Bible uses it in Mark 5:41, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Aramaic. Talitha comes into English from Aramaic and carries the sense "Little girl; Young woman." It appears in the King James Bible, including Mark 5:41.
Common questions about the name Talitha
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Talitha?
You can read every verse where Talitha appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.