Delilah

Delilah Meaning & Origin

About Delilah
The name Delilah is of Hebrew origin and means "delicate" or "weakened." In the Bible, Delilah is known for being a seductive woman who betrayed Samson by cutting his hair, which was the source of his strength. As a result, the name Delilah has come to symbolize treachery or deceit. However, in modern usage, the name is often associated with beauty, charm, and femininity.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Delilah are female.

Delilah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TLL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D04040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 L AY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/dΙͺˈlaΙͺlΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Delilah in Braille

Here's how to represent Delilah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Delilah in braille

How to Spell the Name Delilah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Delilah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Delilah in sign language

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