Dalilah

The name Dalilah is considered a French variant of the biblical name Delila, whose origins are not secure and which has several interpretations. 1.) Dalilah can be freely interpreted as 'the one with curly, cascading hair', derived from the ancient Hebrew dalal (דלל) meaning 'to hang down' or 'to dangle'.

What does the name Dalilah mean?

The name Dalilah is considered a French variant of the biblical name Delila, whose origins are not secure and which has several interpretations. 1.) Dalilah can be freely interpreted as 'the one with curly, cascading hair', derived from the ancient Hebrew dalal (דלל) meaning 'to hang down' or 'to dangle'. 2.) The name may also derive from the ancient Hebrew word dal (דל) or dalal (דלל) meaning 'to be small', 'to be insignificant', and 'light'. Consequently, its meaning could be 'the little one'. 3.) Furthermore, Dalilah is interpreted as 'the flirtatious one' and 'the coquette', derived from the Arabic expression dalla meaning 'to flirt' and 'to coquette'. 4.) Another derivation could come from the ancient Hebrew term del, delı̂ylâh or delilah meaning 'the one who weakens', 'the weak one', 'weak', and 'fainting'. Thus, it might carry the interpretation 'the fainting one' or 'the weak one'. 5.) Additionally, Dalilah could be derived from the Arabic male name Dalil, which means 'the proof'. 6.) The derivation attempt from the Aramaic genitive particle d(ī) and Hebrew lailāh (לילה) meaning 'night' is considered highly dubious. In the Old Testament, Delila is a lover of Samson, who cut his hair and then betrayed him to the Philistines (Book of Judges). Other variants and spellings include Dalila, Delilah, Deleila, Dilayla, and Delayla.

Where does the name Dalilah come from?

The etymology of Dalilah is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the one with curly, cascading hair'. Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Dalilah?

Sound & pronunciation of Dalilah: The name Dalilah unfolds a soft, slightly swinging sound progression with gentle internal movement. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Da-li-la' [daˈliːla], starting with an open, calm A sound that conveys immediate accessibility. The following syllables flow seamlessly into one another, creating a smooth sound line. The open '-lah' at the end provides a gentle, lingering resonance. As a result, the name appears harmonious and soft - flowing, melodic, and with a calm, continuous sound dynamic.

Popularity

Dalilah is a common first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Over the last ten years, Dalilah has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it at 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th. Global popularity and frequency of Dalilah can be seen in the last year's rankings of Dalilah in the name charts of individual countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Dale / Dali / Lia / Lila

Famous people

• Dalilah Muhammad (American hurdler)
• Hey there Dalilah (song by Plain White)