Lilit: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִילִית
Pronounced lee-LEET
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Lilit
Lilit comes from laila, night. In the Book of Isaiah it is mentioned as a creature of the night, and in later Jewish tradition it was identified with a controversial legendary figure.
Lilit in Hebrew
Lilit is written לילית in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִילִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- לLamed
- יYod
- תTav
Gematria value: 480 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningof the night
- Pronunciationlee-LEET
- Hebrewלילית
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Lilit was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Lilit
What does the name Lilit mean?
Lilit comes from laila, night. In the Book of Isaiah it is mentioned as a creature of the night, and in later Jewish tradition it was identified with a controversial legendary figure.
How do you pronounce Lilit?
Lilit is pronounced lee-LEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lilit in Hebrew?
Lilit is written לילית in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִילִית).
What is the gematria of Lilit?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling לילית adds up to 480 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).
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