Degulah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Degulah

What is the meaning of the name Degulah ?

The baby name Degulah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced deh-GOO-lah (IPA: /dəˈɡuːlə/).

Degulah is Hebrew in Origin.

Degulah is a rare Hebrew given name built on the root d-g-l, the source of degel (“banner, flag”) and the adjective dagul (“distinguished, bannered”). It resonates with the biblical phrase dagul merivavah (“distinguished among ten thousand”) in Song of Songs 5:10, so the name conveys a sense of eminence, honor, and being set apart or “under a banner.”

In modern usage Degulah appears chiefly in Hebrew-speaking and religious communities, with limited historical attestations as a personal name but deep roots in scripture, liturgy, and Hebrew poetry. It is typically feminine; possible short forms include Degi and Gula. Variants and spellings include Degula and Degola, while related masculine forms are Dagul (“distinguished”) and Degel (“banner”), both also seen as surnames. Parents seeking a scriptural, quietly heroic choice may find Degulah’s meaning both dignified and uplifting.

⚙ Degulah does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.