Sibylla
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Sibylla
Sibylla derives from the Greek word "sibylla" (σίβυλλα), meaning a prophetess or female oracle who delivered divine prophecies.
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Etymology
Sibylla derives from the Greek word "sibylla" (σίβυλλα), meaning a prophetess or female oracle who delivered divine prophecies. The name was borne by various cultures throughout history, particularly in ancient Greece and Rome, and later adopted by Christian Europe, with Saint Sibylla venerated in medieval Christian tradition.
Sibylla currently ranks #17,346 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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