Prisilla
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Prisilla
Prisilla is a variant spelling of Priscilla, derived from the Latin name Priscilla, which is the feminine form of Priscillus, meaning "ancient" or "venerable" from the Latin root *priscus*.
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Etymology
Prisilla is a variant spelling of Priscilla, derived from the Latin name Priscilla, which is the feminine form of Priscillus, meaning "ancient" or "venerable" from the Latin root *priscus*. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures and religions, with notable historical significance as Saint Priscilla was an early Christian convert mentioned in the New Testament (Romans 16:3), and the name gained popularity throughout European Christian communities during the medieval period and beyond.
Prisilla currently ranks #18,501 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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