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Dalila

Pronunciation: də-LEE-lə (key)

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Origin of the name Delilah:

Derived from the Hebrew delilah (delicate). Delilah was the name borne in the Bible by the mistress of Samson.

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Comments and insights on the name Dalila: | Edit

Dalila in this spelling has Sanskrit as the origin.

The definition of Da is:

Giver.

The definition of Lila is:

Divine drama or divine sport/play...created by God.

Dalila means:
"Giver of divine play"

Personal experiences with the name Dalila: | Edit

I have a beautiful little girl named Dalila Grace...we call her Lila. Everyone loves her name. I think it is just girly enough yet classy with that perfect touch of strengh.

Nicknames for Dalila: | Edit

Lila

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Famous real-life people named Dalila: | Edit

In the Bible, Dalila (Delilah) cuts Sansón’s (Samson's) hair, the source of his strength.

Dalila in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Hey There Dalila" a song by "The Plain White Ts"...top ranking song in the USA in 2007

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