Girl name
Dalila name meaning
“guide, one who shows the way”
Dalila is a feminine name commonly linked in Arabic to the meaning guide or one who shows the way. It comes from dalilah, the feminine form of dalil, meaning guide. The spelling Dalila also serves as a form of the biblical name Delilah, which has a different origin.
What does Dalila mean?
Guide, one who shows the way
In Indonesian: penunjuk jalan, pemandu
The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →
Origin and cultural usage of Dalila
In Arabic, Dalila comes from dalilah, the feminine of dalil, meaning guide. Dalila is also used as a form of the biblical name Delilah, which has a different origin.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Dalila in Islam and the Quran
Dalila does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Dalila
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Dalila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Fadlilah: virtue or moral excellence
- Rukiyah: rising, ascending
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Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Solihat: righteous women
- Rahmadani: associated with the month of Ramadan
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Dalila Anisya
Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Anisya: friendly, pleasant as a companion
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Meaning of each word
- Rahmania: associated with compassion
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Aqila: intelligent, capable of sound judgment
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Dalila Saidah
Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Saidah: happy, fortunate
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Meaning of each word
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Mufidah: useful and providing benefit
- Inas: familiar companionship that brings comfort
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How to pronounce Dalila
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dalila/ |
| Arabic script | دليلة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦭꦶꦭ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮜᮤᮜ |
Is Dalila a girl’s name?
Yes, Dalila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Dalila ranks #2,046 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Dalila
Famous people named Dalila
- Dalila Azkadiputra · b. 1991
- Dalila Aghnia Puteri · b. 2006
- Dalila Sufiyanti · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Dalila
What is the meaning of Dalila?
Dalila means guide, one who shows the way. In Arabic, Dalila comes from dalilah, the feminine of dalil, meaning guide. Dalila is also used as a form of the biblical name Delilah, which has a different origin.
Is Dalila a girl’s name?
Yes, Dalila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Dalila?
Dalila is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Dalila in the Quran?
Dalila does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Dalila have?
Dalila has 3 syllables (Da-li-la) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Dalila?
Dalila ranks #2,046 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Dalila?
Some ideas: Dalila Fadlilah Rukiyah; Dalila Solihat Rahmadani; Dalila Anisya.
Famous people named Dalila?
Notable people named Dalila include Dalila Azkadiputra, Dalila Aghnia Puteri, Dalila Sufiyanti.
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