Priscilla
/P-R-IH-S-IH-L-AH/
Ancient, venerable, from Latin priscus (old, former). In Acts, Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers who taught Apollos the faith
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Priscilla is a Christian girl name of Latin origin, meaning “Ancient, venerable, from Latin priscus (old, former). In Acts, Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers who taught Apollos the faith”.
Priscilla is a girl's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Ancient, venerable, from Latin priscus (old, former). In Acts, Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers who taught Apollos the faith" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Italian, European families, Priscilla carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Priscilla
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Priscilla lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Priscilla's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Priscilla's saint & feast day →What does Priscilla's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Priscilla resonates in either tradition.
Priscilla's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Priscilla's full reading →
Does Priscilla go with your family's names?
Priscilla breaks into 7 sounds: /P-R-IH-S-IH-L-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Priscilla sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Priscilla beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Priscilla — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Priscilla
If Priscilla resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Italian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Priscilla
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Common questions about Priscilla
What does the name Priscilla mean?
Priscilla means "Ancient, venerable, from Latin priscus (old, former). In Acts, Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers who taught Apollos the faith." It is a girl name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Priscilla a boy or girl name?
Priscilla is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Priscilla?
Priscilla is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, European families.
Is Priscilla a Christian name?
Yes. Priscilla is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Priscilla mean in Latin?
Priscilla originates from Latin, where it means "Ancient, venerable, from Latin priscus (old, former). In Acts, Priscilla and Aquila were tentmakers who taught Apollos the faith."
What are common nicknames for Priscilla?
Common short forms of Priscilla include Prisi, Pris.
What is the numerology of Priscilla?
Priscilla has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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