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Lilith
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1
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."
2
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."
3
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."
4
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.
Word Forms
liliths plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew לִילִית (lîlîṯ), tracing back to older Mesopotamian demon-lore.