What is the origin of the name Priscylla?

Priscylla is a name of Latin origin. It is often classified as a biblical, royal & classic name.

How do you pronounce Priscylla?

Priscylla is a 3-syllable name. Use the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.

All names

Latin

Priscylla

Q: What does the name Priscylla mean?

Priscylla means "A spelling variant of Priscilla, from Latin Priscus, meaning ancient or venerable.".

A spelling variant of Priscilla, from Latin Priscus, meaning ancient or venerable.

3 sylLatin Biblical Royal & Classic

Swipe names like PriscyllaFree · no signup

Popularity over time

Flow

3 syllables

Pronounce

Names like Priscylla

Noah

Hebrew · Hebrew for 'rest' or 'comfort'; the biblical patriarch who built the ark before the great flood.

Oliver

French · Likely from Old French 'olivier' meaning olive tree, symbolizing peace and fruitfulness.

Olivia

Latin · Coined by Shakespeare for Twelfth Night, derived from Latin 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree,' symbol of peace.

Amelia

German · From Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious,' blended with Latin Emilia.

Theodore

Greek · From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning gift of God, borne by saints and a U.S. president.

James

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Yaakov' (Jacob) via Late Latin 'Jacomus'; means 'supplanter.' A perennial royal name.

Mateo

Spanish · Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning gift of God.

Elijah

Hebrew · Hebrew 'Eliyyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh'; a major Old Testament prophet.

Isabella

Italian · Latinate form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath.' Borne by many European queens.

Lucas

Latin · From Latin Lucas, derived from Greek Loukas meaning 'from Lucania' or associated with lux, 'light'.

Benjamin

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning son of the right hand, the youngest son of Jacob in the Bible.

Levi

Hebrew · Hebrew for 'joined' or 'attached'; the third son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

Ezra

Hebrew · From Hebrew 'Ezra' meaning 'help' or 'helper,' borne by an Old Testament priest and scribe.

Ava

Latin · Possibly from Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird,' or a variant of Eve meaning 'life.'

Sebastian

Greek · From Greek Sebastos meaning "venerable" or "revered," originally denoting someone from Sebastia.

Explore more

Latin names Biblical names Royal & Classic names

Priscylla in print

Children’s books featuring Priscylla

As an Amazon Associate, NameMatch earns from qualifying purchases.

Like Priscylla?

Swipe through thousands of names like it

Start swiping