What is the origin of the name Cilla?

Cilla is a name of Latin origin.

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Cilla

SIH-lah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

Peak Year

#7 in 1907

First Recorded

1882

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short form of Priscilla, which is of Latin origin meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.

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Cece Sil Silly

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Cece Sil Silly

Spelling Variations

Priscilla Cecilia

Similar Names

Stella Willa Lila Thea Esme

Personality Traits

WiseSophisticatedGracefulKind

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