Дали́ла
Dalílafeminine
The English name Delilah is translated into Russian as Дали́ла (Dalíla).
Дали́ла is a feminine proper noun used to refer to the biblical mistress of Samson.
Meaning: biblical mistress of Samson (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Dalíla.
Did you know?
- Unlike some English names that have common nicknames, Дали́ла is almost never shortened or given a diminutive form in Russian.
- Because of the story of Samson, the name Дали́ла is often used in Russian literature as a metaphor for a 'femme fatale' or a treacherous lover.
- In Russian opera and classical music, characters named Дали́ла are often depicted through music that emphasizes seduction and betrayal to signal her nature to the audience.
Examples in context
- В книге упоминается Дали́ла.V knige upominayetsya Dalila.Delilah is mentioned in the book.
- Дали́ла была очень коварной.Dalila byla ochen' kovarnoy.Delilah was very cunning.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delilah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
