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Zillah
How to Pronounce Zillah
Pronounced ZIL-ah /ΛzΙͺl.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Tzillah, 'shade, shadow; protection' (sheltering shade)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Zillah comes from Hebrew Tzillah, 'shade, shadow; protection' (the cool, sheltering shade). In Genesis, Zillah was one of the first women named, a wife of Lamech. A vintage, lyrical, biblical name (a favorite of the Puritans; said 'ZIL-ah'; nickname Zil).
In the U.S. it appears in devout and vintage-loving families. Rare, shade-and-shadow at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zillah mean?
Zillah is Hebrew for 'shade, shadow; protection'.
How do you pronounce Zillah?
It's said ZIL-ah /ΛzΙͺl.Ι/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zillah a boy or girl name?
Zillah is a girl's name.
How popular is Zillah?
Zillah is a rare name in the U.S.