Chinese name for Delilah
Delilah is usually written 黛利拉 (Dàilìlā) in Chinese. That is a phonetic transliteration: it copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. If you want a name that feels native, here are authentic Chinese given names inspired by Delilah.
Delilah in Chinese, by sound
黛利拉
Dàilìlā
Fine for writing your English name on a Chinese form. It is not a Chinese given name, and the characters were picked for sound, not meaning.
Authentic Chinese names inspired by Delilah
Real given-name characters from our curated library. A full Chinese name puts a one-character surname first, for example 林 (Lín) + 莲莉.
The pure lotus and jasmine carry the soft, delicate beauty linked to Delilah.
About the name Delilah
Delilah is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical figure meaning delicate or weak.
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What is Delilah in Chinese?
The usual phonetic version of Delilah is 黛利拉 (Dàilìlā). It copies the sound, so Chinese speakers read it as a foreign name. Authentic Chinese given names inspired by Delilah include 莲莉 (lián lì), 露宁 (lù níng).
How do you write Delilah in Chinese characters?
Phonetically, Delilah is written 黛利拉. A native-feeling Chinese name is different: a surname followed by one or two given characters chosen for meaning, such as 莲莉.
What is a good Chinese name for someone called Delilah?
Pick characters that real Chinese people are named with and that carry a meaning you like. 莲莉 (lián lì): The pure lotus and jasmine carry the soft, delicate beauty linked to Delilah. 露宁 (lù níng): The fresh dew and peaceful calm reflect the gentle strength in Delilah.
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