Dalila

Dalila is a modified form of the biblical name Delila and is primarily used in French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking regions. The exact origin of the name is unclear, but there are various interpretations. One of the meanings of Dalila is 'the one with flowing locks,' derived from the ancient Hebrew word dalal (דלל), which means 'to hang down' or 'to dangle.'

What does the name Dalila mean?

The name Dalila, a variant of Delila, has biblical origins and offers several interpretations. 1.) It means 'the one with flowing locks,' derived from the ancient Hebrew term dalal (דלל) for 'to hang down' or 'to dangle.' 2.) Another possible meaning is 'the little one,' derived from the ancient Hebrew word dal (דל) or dalal (דלל), which means 'to be small,' 'to be insignificant,' and 'light.' 3.) Furthermore, Dalila could stem from the Arabic term dalla, which means 'to flirt' or 'to coquette,' thus relating to the meaning 'the flirter' or 'the coquette.' 4.) Another derivation could come from the ancient Hebrew word del, delı̂ylâh, or delilah, meaning 'the one who weakens,' 'the one who is weak,' 'weak,' or 'swoon.' This would suggest interpretations like 'the swooner' or 'the weak one.' 5.) A derivation from the Arabic 'Dalil,' meaning 'the proof,' is also considered. 6.) The attempt to derive the name from the Aramaic genitive particle d(ī) and the Hebrew lailāh (לילה) for 'night' is regarded as highly questionable. In the biblical story, Delila is the beloved of Samson, who cut his hair and subsequently betrayed him to the Philistines (Book of Judges). Other variations and spellings include Dalilah, Delilah, Deleila, Dilayla, and Delayla.

Where does the name Dalila come from?

The name Dalila has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the one with flowing locks.' The etymology includes various ancient Hebrew terms like dalal, meaning 'to hang down' or 'to dangle,' as well as dal or dalal, meaning 'to be small,' 'to be insignificant,' or 'light.' The Arabic dalla for 'to flirt' or 'to coquette,' as well as del, delı̂ylâh, and delilah for 'the one who weakens,' 'the one who is weak,' 'weak,' or 'swoon' are also relevant.

How do you pronounce Dalila?

The pronunciation of the name Dalila is three syllables and rhythmically symmetrical. It is pronounced as 'Da-li-la' [daˈliːla], with two a sounds framing the bright, stressed middle syllable. This repetition gives the name a melodic sound. Dalila thus appears soft and sonorous, flowing and pleasantly harmonious.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Dalila enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Dalila has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,673rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,707th.

Nicknames & pet names

Da / Dala / Dale / Dalgi / Dali / Dalili / Dalilo / Dalli / Dida / Lila / Lili / Lilla / Lilo

Famous people

• Dalila Carmo (Portuguese actress)
• Dalila Di Lazzaro (Italian actress)
• Dalila Puzzovio (Argentinian designer)