Delilah name meaning, origin, famous people, and graphic designs
Name: Delilah
Pronunciation: d(e)-li-lah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Delicate; (She who) weakened; Femme fatale
Gender: female, feminine given name, girl’s name
Story of Delilah name 🔗
Delilah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin that translates to “delicate” or “(she who) weakened”.
You may have heard this name from the story of Samson, a well-known figure found in the Bible and Tanakh. Delilah was Samson’s mistress who cut his hair, thus removing his strength, in an act of betrayal. While this may not seem like the most positive origin, this name can easily be a unique source of positive inspiration for baby.
Delilah is also a nickname used for someone who is a femme fatale, adding another layer of feminine fierceness to this lyrical title. If you want baby to know the importance of determination and sharp wit, Delilah is sure to give a cutting edge.
Common Nicknames for Delilah 🔗
- Lila
- Deli
- Lil
- Dee
- Delly
- Ila
- Layla
Graphic designs for Delilah 🔗
Delilah name is composed of flowers and roses to be used as a profile picture if you’d like:
Popular women named Delilah 🔗
- Delilah DiCrescenzo - American distance runner and inspiration for the song “Hey There Delilah” by the Plain White T’s
- Delilah Rene - American radio personality, author, and songwriter
- Delilah Belle Hamlin - American model and social media influencer
- Delilah Cotto, Puerto Rican-American actress, dancer, and model
- Delilah S. Dawson (born 1977), American fantasy and science fiction writer
- Delilah Gore (born 1962), Papua New Guinean politician
- Delilah Hamlin (born 1998), daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin
- Delila Hatuel (born 1980), Israeli fencer
- Delilah Montoya, (born 1955), American contemporary artist and educator
- Delilah Pierce (1904–1992), African-American artist, curator, and educator
- Delilah Rene, better known simply as Delilah (born 1960), American radio personality
Similar & related names 🔗
- Helena
- Delta
- Della
- Elisha
- Daelyn
- Delaney
- Derrick
- Ellis
- Selah
- Dahlia
- Chelsea
- Zelda
- Ella
- Jaelynn
- Ellison
- Bella
- Alisha
- Deborah
- Elsa
- Danica