Pronunciation: [ d-uhl-EYEL-uh ]
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"From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength"
"seductive, alluring"
"delicate, weakened"
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Browse nicknames →Delilah comes from the Hebrew 'Delilah', whose etymology is disputed — it may mean 'delicate', 'weak', or 'one who weakened'. In the Book of Judges, Delilah was the Philistine woman who discovered the secret of Samson's strength (his uncut hair), betrayed him to the Philistines, and caused his downfall. Despite this biblical notoriety, the name has been embraced in the modern era for its lilting, beautiful sound.
Delilah entered the US top 100 around 2013 and has climbed steadily, driven by its melodic sound and vintage charm. Plain White T's hit song 'Hey There Delilah' (2006) sparked significant interest, and parents of the 2010s have shown they're comfortable with the name's complex backstory.
The story of Samson and Delilah is one of the Bible's most dramatic narratives of love, betrayal, and redemption. The 1949 Cecil B. DeMille film Samson and Delilah was one of the highest-grossing films of its era. Despite the betrayal narrative, Delilah has been reclaimed as a name of beauty and strength.
Delilah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 59,580 babies have been named Delilah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Delilah is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #50 for girl names in the US .
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Radio host
1960
American radio personality known for her syndicated late-night call-in radio program featuring love songs and listener dedications
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1960
American radio personality and one of the most listened-to radio hosts in the US, known for her nighttime love songs program
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The Philistine woman who discovered Samson's source of strength, cut his hair, and betrayed him to his enemies in the Book of Judges
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The real-life subject of the Plain White T's 2006 hit 'Hey There Delilah', which spent 35 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100
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Delilah is a girl name with English, Jewish, and American origins . The name means "From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength" in Biblical .
Delilah is currently ranked #50 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Delilah has 3 syllables and is pronounced d-uhl-EYEL-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Delilah include Deli, Lilah, Lila, and Dee. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Delilah include Delia, Delila, Delina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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