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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Delicate
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- dah-LEE-lah
Dalila is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that means "delicate." It's pronounced dah-LEE-lah, and it carries a worldly, romantic, storybook feel.
Meaning & Origin of Dalila
Meaning: Delicate.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dalila
dah-LEE-lahIPA /dɑːˈliːlə/
Popularity of Dalila
Dalila ranked #1328 in the U.S. in 2024, with 172 girls given the name. Its highest ranking since 1944 was #1209 in 2009, when 207 girls were named Dalila.
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FAQ
What does the name Dalila mean?
Delicate. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dalila?
Dalila is pronounced dah-LEE-lah (IPA: /dɑːˈliːlə/).
Is Dalila a popular name right now?
Dalila is near its all-time peak (#1209 in 2009), ranked #1328 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1944–2024.)
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