Hebrew

Delilah

Pronounced dih-LY-luhShare

Meaning: Delicate

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 3 syllables

The story

Delilah is a biblical Hebrew name commonly interpreted as delicate. Its flowing sound accompanies a well-known biblical story.

Nicknames

  • Lila
  • Lilah
  • Dee

Spellings & variants

  • Delila
  • Dalila

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Delilah comes from Hebrew.

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