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Lilith

The name Lilith is of Arabic origins. The meaning of Lilith is 'ghost', 'night' or 'demon'. It is traditionally given as a name to girls. In the Muslim culture, Lilith was a name that was of Babylonian origin, meaning 'having a place in the evening'. Lilith is also the name that was given to Adam's first wife; no, not Eve! Adam was the first man who was created by God and Lilith was the name of his first spouse. However, because she refused to listen to him and follow his orders, she was thrown out of the Garden of Eden and replaced with Eve. Lilith is also seen in Jewish folklore, as a female demonic figure. Her name comes from the words 'lilu' or 'liltu', meaning 'night monster'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

ghost, night monster

Origin

Assyrian, Sumerian

Numerology

L is for lucky, who is more?

I is for instill, the lesson of life.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

T is for tender, loving nature.

H is for hardy, can’t keep you down!

Lucky

Lilith lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Lilith

  • Lilith Love pseudonym of Dutch photographer and artist Henriëtte Johanna Ignatia Maria van Gasteren
  • Lilith "Lilit" Nagar Israeli Arabic,language television host, actress, and singer
  • Lilith Saintcrow American novelist
  • Scarlet Lilith Eleida Page daughter of musician Jimmy Page
  • Nuit Ma Ahathoor Hecate Sappho Jezebel Lilith Crowley daughter of occultist Aleister Crowley
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Lilith in Pop Culture

  • Lilith Biblical first wife of Adam who turned herself into a demon rather than obey him; also known as Lilit in Hebrew
  • Lilith Sternin Crane character on TV's "Cheers" and "Frasier"
  • Lilith Clay character in the Teen Titans series
  • Lilith Arthur main character in J.R. Salamanca's "Lilith" and 1964 movie
  • Lilith demon on The CW's "Supernatural"
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