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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."

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."

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."

A female first name inspired by the mythological figure.

"Lilith is a striking, slightly dark choice for a baby name."

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In plain EnglishBest known today as either the demon/first-wife figure from folklore or a name inspired by her.

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liliths plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew לִילִית (lîlîṯ), tracing back to older Mesopotamian demon-lore.

Origin: Hebrew

Frequently asked questions

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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