Priscilla
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Priscilla
Priscilla derives from the Latin name Priscilla, a feminine diminutive of Priscius, meaning "ancient" or "venerable" from the root prisca (old, former).
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Etymology
Priscilla derives from the Latin name Priscilla, a feminine diminutive of Priscius, meaning "ancient" or "venerable" from the root prisca (old, former). The name was borne by early Christian figures, notably Priscilla mentioned in the New Testament as a Jewish Christian missionary, and has been predominantly used in Christian cultures throughout European history.
Priscilla currently ranks #544 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1942.
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