Latin · Girl name
Priscilla
“ancient, venerable”
About the name Priscilla
Priscilla is a girl’s name derived from the Latin priscus, meaning ‘ancient’ or ‘venerable’, through the Roman family name Priscus. Priscilla was a prominent figure in the New Testament: with her husband Aquila she worked alongside the apostle Paul and is mentioned in Acts and in several of his letters. The name is commonly used in Christian communities, and English Puritans used it after the Reformation. A well-known bearer is Priscilla Presley, the American actress.
- Meaning
- ancient, venerable
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- pri-SIL-ah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Priscila
- Priscille
- Priscillia
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Middle names for Priscilla
- Priscilla Rose
- Priscilla Ann
- Priscilla Marie
- Priscilla Elizabeth
- Priscilla Joy
Questions about Priscilla
- What does Priscilla mean?
- Priscilla is a Latin name meaning "ancient, venerable".
- How do you pronounce Priscilla?
- Priscilla is pronounced pri-SIL-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Priscilla?
- Variants of Priscilla include Priscila, Priscille, Priscillia.
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