Lilith - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Lilith \l(i)-li-

is of babylonian origin, and its meaning is "belonging to the night". From "lilitu". According to legends told in the Middle Ages, Lilith was the name of Adam's first wife. Because she refused to obey him, she was turned into a demon and Eve was created to take her place.

Lilith has 1 variant form: Lillith.

Baby names that sound like Lilith are Lolita, Lalita, Lillita and Lulita.

Lilith is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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