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Delilah
GirlHebrew origin Β· /duh-LIE-luh/ Β· biblical
Meaning: Delicate, weak, languishing.
Popularity 81/1003 syllablesβ Rising
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Today, Delilah is a popular, familiar name (popularity 81/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Delilah originates from the Hebrew name 'Delilah' (ΧΦ°ΦΌΧΦ΄ΧΧΦΈΧ), which is derived from the root 'dalal,' meaning 'to weaken' or 'to languish.' In the Bible, Delilah is the woman who betrays Samson by cutting his hair, the source of his strength. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation and remains popular due to its melodic sound and biblical significance.
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