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Lilith
Lilith (name) means In ancient Mesopotamian myth, a demon associated with storms, disease, and death. Example: “The clay tablet described Lilith as a night-demon who preyed on infants.”
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In ancient Mesopotamian myth, a demon associated with storms, disease, and death.
"The clay tablet described Lilith as a night-demon who preyed on infants."
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In later Jewish folklore, said to be Adam's first wife, created before Eve.
"Some retellings cast Lilith as a symbol of independence rather than evil."
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A hypothetical second, invisible moon of Earth proposed by early 20th-century astrologers.
"Astrologers who use Lilith in a chart are referring to this symbolic point, not a real moon."
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A female first name inspired by the mythological figure.
"Lilith is a striking, slightly dark choice for a baby name."
How to use Lilith
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today as either the demon/first-wife figure from folklore or a name inspired by her.
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- Plural
- liliths
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew לִילִית (lîlîṯ), tracing back to older Mesopotamian demon-lore.
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What does “Lilith” mean?
The word “Lilith” means in ancient Mesopotamian myth, a demon associated with storms, disease, and death. In plain terms, best known today as either the demon/first-wife figure from folklore or a name inspired by her.
How do you use “Lilith” in a sentence?
Here is “Lilith” used in a sentence: “The clay tablet described Lilith as a night-demon who preyed on infants.”
What part of speech is “Lilith”?
“Lilith” is a name.
Where does the word “Lilith” come from?
The word “Lilith” comes from Hebrew. Borrowed from Hebrew לִילִית (lîlîṯ), tracing back to older Mesopotamian demon-lore.
How many meanings does “Lilith” have?
“Lilith” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in ancient Mesopotamian myth, a demon associated with storms, disease, and death.
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