Strong’s H1807

דִּלִילָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Dliylah

Pronunciation

deh-LEE-lah

Definition

Delilah

Meaning

Delilah

Usage

Delilah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name is associated with the Philistine woman who lived in the Valley of Sorek and is most famously known for her role in the narrative of Samson, a judge of Israel. Her name is often interpreted to mean "delicate" or "languishing."

Bible references

Judges 16:4;Judges 16:6;Judges 16:10;Judges 16:12;Judges 16:13;Judges 16:18