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Delilah
feminine
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Check it with a full name ↓Hebrew, meaning "delicate, weak, languishing." A biblical name, borne by the woman who discovered and betrayed the secret of Samson's strength.
Why it works
- English speakers will almost certainly pronounce it correctly on the first try
- spelling is short and predictable — rarely needs repeating
Popularity
Popular — #51 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Meaning and origin
Delilah means "Delicate, weak, languishing," from Hebrew.
A biblical Hebrew name notable for being attached to one of scripture's most famous negative female figures, yet adopted into English-language use by the Puritans in the 17th century despite that association.
Documented origin: Hebrew, meaning "delicate, weak, languishing." A biblical name, borne by the woman who discovered and betrayed the secret of Samson's strength.
How it travels
English and Turkish are shown by default; German is included when it adds a meaningfully different reading.
Spelling stability: high — based on letter-pattern analysis, not a documented linguistic fact.
Popularity without panic
Popular — #51 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Well-liked and easy to place — most people will know it.
Full-name check
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Real-world considerations
- Popular — #51 in the latest U.S. ranking.