Bila is the Italian form of Bilhah, a biblical female name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Bilhah was a handmaid of Rachel who became a concubine of Jacob and the mother of two of his sons, Dan and Naphtali. The name Bilhah is understood to mean "bashful" in Hebrew. As an Italian adaptation, Bila follows the typical pattern of Italicizing foreign biblical names, often dropping the hey ending and simplifying the pronunciation. The name is not common in modern usage but retains a place within the tradition of biblical names found in Catholic culture. Related forms in other languages include Bilha (Hebrew and Spanish) and Balla, the Greek form under the Septuagint. The Latin form Bala also exists. Bila also appears as a place name in the Philippines, specifically a barangay in Bauko, Mountain Province. This usage, however, is unrelated to the biblical name and instead likely derives from a distinct local word. The name is predominantly recognized in Italy as a given name with biblical roots. Meaning: "bashful" (via Bilhah) Origin: Italian form of the biblical Hebrew Bilhah Type: First name (feminine) Usage regions: Italy (biblical tradition)