Meaning: Its source is lilitu, a Babylonian name meaning "Belonging to the night."

Languages: This girl's name is used in Hebrew, Arabic and English.

Alternative Spellings: Lillith

Source Forms: Lilit

Narrative: According to legends told in the Middle Ages, Lilith was the name of Adam's first wife. Because she refused to obey him, she was turned into a demon and Eve was created to take her place.