delilah
word
di-LY-luh
di-LY-luh
Definition
Delilah is a name from the Bible, known for being the woman who betrayed Samson by revealing the secret of his strength. The name can also refer more generally to a seductive and treacherous woman.
Usage & Nuances
Often used as a reference to betrayal or seduction, especially with the phrase 'like a Delilah.' Can be both a personal name and an allusion to the biblical story; in modern usage, most common as a female given name or in literary contexts.
Spanish: Dalila (nombre propio) - mujer seductora y traicionera (referencia bíblica)Portuguese (BR): Dalila (nome próprio) - mulher sedutora e traiçoeira (referência bíblica)Portuguese (PT): Dalila (nome próprio) - mulher sedutora e traiçoeira (referência bíblica)Chinese (Simplified): 大利拉（专有名词）- 诱惑并背叛男人的女人（圣经典故）Chinese (Traditional): 大利拉（專有名詞）- 誘惑並背叛男人的女人（聖經典故）Hindi: डालिला (स्वनाम) - आकर्षक और विश्वासघाती महिला (बाइबिल संदर्भ)Arabic: دليلة (اسم علم) - امرأة فاتنة وخائنة (إشارة توراتية)Bengali: দেলিলাRussian: ДалилаJapanese: デリラVietnamese: Đê-li-laKorean: 들릴라Turkish: DelilahUrdu: دلیلاIndonesian: Delilah
Example Sentences
Many girls are named Delilah today.
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Delilah is a famous character from the Bible.
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Samson loved Delilah.
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He called her a real Delilah after she shared his secret.
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There's a popular song called 'Hey There Delilah.'
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Some people use 'Delilah' to describe a woman who betrays trust.
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