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Dililah

Dililah is a Hebrew name meaning "delicate" or "weakened," with connections to the story of Samson and Delilah in the Bible.

Updated: May 6, 2025
Updated: May 6, 2025
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Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Dililah is a variant spelling of the name Delilah, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "delicate" or "weakened." In the Bible, Delilah was a woman who betrayed Samson by cutting his hair, stripping him of his strength. The name often symbolizes betrayal and deceit.

Gender: Female

Origin: Israel

Syllables: 3

Pronunciation: The name Dililah is pronounced "di-LIE-lah"

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