Silla
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Silla
Silla means "woman" or "lady" and derives from the Hebrew word "sila" (סילה), though it is also used as a variant of Priscilla in some contexts.
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Etymology
Silla means "woman" or "lady" and derives from the Hebrew word "sila" (סילה), though it is also used as a variant of Priscilla in some contexts. The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and among Hebrew speakers, with historical significance in Jewish tradition and modern Israel.
Silla currently ranks #1,782 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1895.
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