Priscilla

All About the Name Priscilla

“The “la” ending gives it a soft spin, though it retains that polished and regal feel. It’s slightly unusual, so there probably won’t be too many other kids with this name.”

Gender: Girl
Meaning: Ancient
Origin: Latin
Current Popularity: #575

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More about the name Priscilla:

Priscilla (pri-SIL-uh) is a Girl’s name of Latin and Roman origin meaning: “ancient”. The girl’s name Priscilla is derived from the Roman family name Priscus, meaning: “ancient.” Prisca comes from the common Latin prefix prae– and the Latin root priscus, -a, -um, meaning of or belonging to former times. It is a post-classical name found in The New Testament as Priscilla and Prisca. Priscilla was one of the earliest known Christian converts who lived in Rome. In the 17th century, the name it was adopted as a given name by the Puritans.