Dilaila

Dilaila is a girl's name that is considered an Estonian variant of Delilah. The exact origin of the name remains unclear. Presumably, the meaning can be traced back to 'the one with hanging hair' or 'the falling lock', derived from the ancient Hebrew word dalal (דלל), meaning 'to hang' or 'to dangle'.

What does the name Dilaila mean?

Dilaila is a female first name regarded as the Estonian form of Delilah, whose origin is not clearly defined. The most likely meaning is 'the one with hanging hair' or 'the falling lock', which is derived from the ancient Hebrew word dalal (דלל), meaning 'to hang' or 'to dangle'. It is also possible that Dilaila is derived from the ancient Hebrew word dal (דל) or dalal (דלל), meaning 'to be small', 'to be insignificant', or 'light'. In this case, the meaning would be 'the little one'. Further possible interpretations can be found on the page of Delila. In the Old Testament, Delilah is the beloved of Samson, who cut his hair and subsequently betrayed him to the Philistines (in the Book of Judges). The various spellings and variants include Dalila, Dalilah, Deleila, Delayla, Delaila, and Dilayla.

Where does the name Dilaila come from?

The name Dilaila has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'the one with hanging hair'. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Dilaila?

Di-lai-la

Popularity

In Germany, Dilaila is a relatively common name. In 2016, it ranked 3,055th on the list of the most common girls' names. Over the last ten years, Dilaila has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, resulting in a rank of 7,773 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 7,864.

Nicknames & pet names

Laila