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Priscilla: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“ancient; of old”
پرسیلا
Priscilla
What Priscilla means
Priscilla (پرسیلا, Latin Priscilla) is a Christian girl’s name that means “ancient; of old”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Priscilla.
Priscilla at a glance
- Meaning
- ancient; of old
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- pruh-sil-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- P · پ
Meaning of Priscilla
- In English
- ancient; of old
- اردو میں معنی
- قدیم
Origin and history of Priscilla
From Latin priscus, meaning 'ancient'. Prisca is the short form used by Paul.
Base wordLatin priscus
How to say and write Priscilla
- Say it
- pruh-sil-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Priscilla
- Urdu
- پرسیلا
- Original script
- Priscilla
- Other spellings
- Prisca
- Known bearer
- Priscilla, wife of Aquila
- Themes
- Honour
Sibling names for Priscilla
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Priscilla.
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- CorneliusکارنیلیسMeaning disputedBoyLatin
- Lawrenceلارنسof Laurentum; crowned with laurelBoyLatin
- MaximilianمیکسیملینgreatestBoyLatin
- TitusٹائٹسMeaning disputedBoyLatin
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- Audreyآڈریnoble strengthGirlEnglish
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- EthelایتھلnobleGirlEnglish
- Eugeniaیوجینیاwell-born; nobleGirlGreek
- GloriaگلوریاgloryGirlLatin
- Heidiہائیڈیof noble kind; nobilityGirlGermanic
- Lauraلوراlaurel; bay treeGirlLatin
Names that sound like Priscilla
Questions about the name Priscilla
What does the name Priscilla mean?
Priscilla means “ancient; of old”. In Urdu: قدیم. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Priscilla a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Priscilla is a girl’s name.
Is Priscilla a Christian name?
Yes. Priscilla is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin priscus, meaning 'ancient'. Prisca is the short form used by Paul.
How do you pronounce Priscilla?
Say it “pruh-sil-uh”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Priscilla in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Priscilla is written پرسیلا. In its original script: Priscilla.
What are other spellings of Priscilla?
Priscilla is also spelled Prisca.
Who is a famous person named Priscilla?
Priscilla, wife of Aquila
Is the meaning of Priscilla verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.