Delilah Name Meaning

The name Delilah has Hebrew origins and its meaning is "delicate" or "delightful." It is most famously known from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah found in the Book of Judges.

In the story, Delilah was a woman from the valley of Sorek who was seduced by the Philistine lords to discover the source of Samson's strength. After repeatedly pressuring him, she finally learned that his power came from his hair. She betrayed him by cutting off his hair while he was sleeping, leading to his capture and imprisonment.