Zillah

Zillah is a proper name of Hebrew origin, most often encountered as a feminine given name and as a figure in the Hebrew Bible. In the Genesis narrative, Zillah is described as the wife of Lamech, a descendant of Cain, and the mother of Tubal-Cain. Tubal-Cain is noted for forging metals, and Zillah is also linked as the mother of Naamah, who is described as Tubal-Cain’s sister in some translations.

The exact meaning of the name Zillah is not certain. It is generally regarded as a Hebrew name, and some linguistic connections have been suggested to relate it to words meaning shadow or shade, though these etymologies are not definitive.

In modern usage, Zillah has occasionally been used as a female given name in English-speaking contexts. It remains relatively uncommon, and spellings such as Zilah or Zilla may appear as variants in certain cases. Outside of personal names, Zillah does not have widely recognized usage as a place name, organization, or term in general use.

Overall, Zillah is best known for its biblical association as a wife of Lamech and mother to Tubal-Cain, with limited and largely historical presence in contemporary naming practices.