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Priscila

pri-SEE-lə

Priscila is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “A Spanish and Portuguese variant of Priscilla, derived from the Roman name Prisca, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.”. It currently ranks #2571 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2002.

Letters8
Syllables3
OriginLatin

What Priscila Means

A Spanish and Portuguese variant of Priscilla, derived from the Roman name Prisca, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'.

The Story of Priscila

This name is older than the castles of Europe, carrying the quiet reverence of ages, ready for your daughter to breathe new life into it.

Priscila is a name that resonates with the echo of antiquity, derived from the Roman name Prisca, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It journeyed from the Roman Empire, through the early Christian era where it was borne by notable women, and then into Spanish and Portuguese cultures. This name’s lineage speaks of enduring respect and a deep historical consciousness, traveling across centuries and continents.

When you first say 'Priscila,' it feels like unfolding a delicate, old map. There’s a sophistication to its sound, a sense of history held with grace. You imagine writing it on a birth certificate, knowing you are bestowing not just a name, but a lineage of elegance and quiet strength upon your daughter.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

ElegantIntelligentCreativeSophisticated

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Peak Year

#257 in 2002

Total Births

4,811

First Recorded

1964

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