Delilah
Delicate, languishing, lovelorn, temptress
Hebrew
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Delilah
“Delicate, languishing, lovelorn, temptress”
About this name
Delilah is a Hebrew name meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing.' From the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, she was known for her seductive beauty. The name represents delicacy, beauty, and romantic allure in Western tradition.
It means "Delicate, languishing, lovelorn, temptress." Delilah has a popularity score of 83 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced deh-LY-luh. It is traditionally associated with Jewish. It is associated with themes of Beauty, Romance and Delicacy. Its listed personality traits are Delicate, Beautiful and Alluring. It has 3 syllables and 7 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Lila, Lilah and Dahlia.
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What does the name Delilah mean?
The name Delilah means "Delicate, languishing, lovelorn, temptress."
What origin is the name Delilah?
Delilah is of Hebrew origin.
Is Delilah a boy or girl name?
Delilah is traditionally a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Delilah?
Delilah is pronounced deh-LY-luh.
Is Delilah popular?
Delilah has a popularity score of 83 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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