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GirlPronounced English /dɪ.ˈlaɪ.lə/

Delilah

A name meaning "delicate, weak, languishing".

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Delilah is a girl name meaning "delicate, weak, languishing".

Pronunciation: English /dɪ.ˈlaɪ.lə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningdelicate, weak, languishing
PronunciationEnglish /dɪ.ˈlaɪ.lə/

Meaning and history

The name means "delicate, weak, languishing" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament she is the lover of Samson, whom she betrays to the Philistines by cutting his hair, which is the source of his power. Despite her character flaws, the name began to be used by the Puritans in the 17th century. It has been used occasionally in the English-speaking world since that time.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, english | Ancient Hebrew: דְּלִילָה