What is the origin of the name Priscila?

Priscila is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Priscila?

Priscila is currently ranked #2571 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Priscila?

Priscila is pronounced pri-SEE-lə.

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Priscila

pri-SEE-lə

Popularity

#2571

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

4,811

Peak Year

#257 in 2002

First Recorded

1964

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

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

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Pris Cila Prissy

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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

Nicknames

Pris Cila Prissy

Spelling Variations

Priscilla Prisca

Similar Names

Isabella Camila Valentina Sofia

Personality Traits

ElegantIntelligentCreativeSophisticated

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