Unknown; likely an invented name
Delenn is a modern name popularized by the science fiction television series Babylon 5. While it lacks a historical etymological root in natural languages, it is often associated with the characteristics of the character who bore it: wisdom, diplomacy, and spiritual leadership. Some suggest it may have been inspired by Welsh naming sounds, but it remains primarily a literary creation.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Delenn in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ambassador of the Minbari Federation · Babylon 5
