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Lilita

Meaning & History

Lilita is a Latvian feminine given name, representing the Latvian form of Lilith. The name Lilith itself is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu, meaning "of the night." In ancient Assyrian myths, lilitu referred to a type of demon or night spirit. This figure later entered Jewish folklore, where Lilith is traditionally considered Adam's first wife—created equal to him but cast out of Eden for refusing to submit. According to the medieval Alphabet of Sirach and other later Jewish texts, Lilith became a demon and mother of evil spirits. Although the name does not appear in the Bible, its mythological and cultural resonance has made it a source of inspiration for given names across various cultures.

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(Armenian) Lilit (Semitic Mythology) Lilith

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