What is the origin of the name Sybille?

Sybille is a name of Greek origin.

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GirlGreek

Sybille

si-BEEL

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 1958

First Recorded

1958

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from the Greek word 'sibylla' meaning 'prophetess' or 'oracle'.

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Sib Billie

Spelling Variations

Sibyl Sibilla Sybilla

Similar Names

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Personality Traits

WiseMysteriousIntelligentIntuitive

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