Lillith

The name Lillith is an alternative spelling of the biblical name Lilith, which can be derived from several origins. Lilith was originally a female wind goddess, often depicted with wings, of ancient Oriental (presumably Sumerian) origin.

What does the name Lillith mean?

The name Lillith is an alternative spelling of the biblical name Lilith, which can be derived from several origins. Lilith was originally a female wind goddess, often depicted with wings, of ancient Oriental (presumably Sumerian) origin. 1) Directly translated, the name means "the Nightly," derived from the Akkadian lilītu for "nightly." 2) Or also "the Night Wind," "the Breath of Wind," derived from the Sumerian expressions lil for "the wind," "the air" or Ninlil for "the Lady Air," "Goddess of the South Wind." 3) As well as "the Night Demon," "the Night Specter" in relation to the ancient Hebrew layl or lyl (לַיְלָה) for "the night" or līlit (לִילִית) for "the Night Demon," "the Night Specter." Not biblical, but in later Talmudic tradition (from the 9th century): Lilith was the first wife of Adam and was equal to him. Since she did not want to submit, she left Paradise. She is often described today as a night demon. It means "the Nightly" or "the Spirit of the Night." Mythologically: the first woman according to the ancient creation story in Judaism (described as wild, independent, headstrong, and full of life). Further depictions liken her to a queen of demons; she is portrayed as the serpent from Paradise. Originally, "Lilith" in Hebrew means "Storm Demon," but was later transformed in Babylonian to "Night Demon." Other variants include Lilidh, Lilitha, Lilita, Lilit, Lillit, and Liletta. Lilith is the matriarch of female emancipation.

Where does the name Lillith come from?

The etymology of Lillith is a female first name of Sumerian and Akkadian origin, meaning "the Nightly" or "the Night Wind." Akkadian Ancient Hebrew Babylonian Sumerian

How do you pronounce Lillith?

Sound & pronunciation of Lillith: The name Lillith is two syllables and clearly accented. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as "Lil-lith" [ˈlɪlɪθ] or [ˈlɪlɪt], with short I sounds dominating, giving the name a clear structure. The double L condenses the middle, while the hard ending consonant provides a striking conclusion. Lillith thus appears powerful and mysterious - compact, intense, and sonically distinctive.

When is the name day of Lillith?

The name day for Lillith is February 5.

Popularity

Lillith is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,333rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2015 at 866th. In the last ten years, Lillith has been given as a first name about 300 times, placing it 1,214th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,308th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lilli / Lith

Famous people

• Lillith Fields (actress from the USA)
• Lillith Hildebrandt (German author)