What is the origin of the name Delila?

Delila is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Delila?

Delila is currently ranked #3452 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Delila?

Delila is pronounced dee-LY-lah.

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GirlHebrew

Delila

dee-LY-lah

Popularity

#3452

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,523

Peak Year

#118 in 2008

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Hebrew name Delilah, meaning 'delicate' or 'languishing'. Associated with the biblical figure known for betraying Samson.

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Del Lila Lily

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Del Lila Lily

Spelling Variations

Delilah

Similar Names

Layla Olivia Naomi Sophia

Personality Traits

BeautifulMysteriousCharmingSensitive

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