Delilah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Delilah Name at a Glance

Name	Delilah
Meaning	Amorous, delight, languishing, temptress. In the Old Testament, Samson's mistress Delilah tricked him into revealing the secret of his strength, then betrayed him to the Philistines.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Delilah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Delilah means “Amorous, delight, languishing, temptress. In the Old Testament, Samson's mistress Delilah tricked him into revealing the secret of his strength, then betrayed him to the Philistines”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Delilah Name Origin

Our database records Delilah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Delilah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Delilah is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Delilah

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