دليلة
dalilah
The English name Delilah is translated into Arabic as دليلة (dalilah).
دليلة refers to the biblical mistress of Samson.
Meaning: biblical mistress of Samson (name)
How do you pronounce it?
dalilah
Did you know?
- In classical Arabic literature, the concept of 'dalala' (the abstract noun form) can refer to 'misguidance' or 'erring', creating a linguistic paradox with the name's root of 'guidance'.
- The Arabic root d-l-l associated with دليلة also forms the word دلال, which describes the act of being pampered or spoiled.
- In some Arabic dialects, the word دليلة can refer to a female guide who leads travelers through the desert.
Examples in context
- دليلة هي اسم جميل.Daleela is a beautiful name.
- نحن ندعوها بدليلة.We call her Daleela.
- ديليلة هي صديقتي.Deeleela is my friend.
- قامت دليلة بخداع شمشون.qamat dalila bi-khida' shamshun.Delilah deceived Samson.
- نحن ندرس قصة دليلة في المدرسة.nahnu nadrusu qissat dalila fi al-madrasa.We are studying the story of Delilah at school.
- دليلة كانت امرأة قوية.dalila kanat imra'a qawiyya.Delilah was a powerful woman.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ziad are discussing a biblical story.
- مريم Maryamهل تعرف من هي دليلة؟hal ta'rif man hiya dalilah?Do you know who Delilah is?
- زياد Ziadنعم، هي امرأة من الكتاب المقدس.na'am, hiya imra'ah min al-kitab al-muqaddas.Yes, she is a woman from the Holy Book.
- مريم Maryamلقد خدعت شمشون في الرواية.laqad khada'at shamshun fi al-riwayah.She deceived Samson in the narrative.
- زياد Ziadصحيح، كانت دليلة قوية في تأثيرها.sahih, kanat dalilah qawiyyah fi ta'thiriha.Correct, Delilah was powerful in her influence.
