Priscilla

Priscilla Meaning & Origin

About Priscilla
The name Priscilla is of Latin origin and means "ancient" or "venerable." It is derived from the Latin word "priscus," which refers to something or someone from ancient times. Priscilla is a name that conveys a sense of wisdom, dignity, and respect, often associated with a person who is knowledgeable, experienced, and highly regarded.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Priscilla are female.

Priscilla Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.32% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P602040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R IH0 S IH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/prɪˈsɪlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRSL', 'PRS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Priscilla in Braille

Here's how to represent Priscilla in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Priscilla in braille

How to Spell the Name Priscilla in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Priscilla using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Priscilla in sign language

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