What is the origin of the name Sybilla?

Sybilla is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Sybilla?

Sybilla is pronounced si-BIL-ə.

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GirlGreek

Sybilla

si-BIL-ə

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

174

Peak Year

#10 in 1917

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sybilla is a variant of Sibyl, derived from the Greek word 'sibylla,' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle.'

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Sib Billie Sybil

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Numerology

The Achiever

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

Nicknames

Sib Billie Sybil

Spelling Variations

Sibyl Sybille Sibylla

Similar Names

Isabella Arabella Cecilia Camilla

Personality Traits

WiseMysteriousIntuitiveIntelligent

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