Sybil

Sybil Meaning & Origin

About Sybil
The name Sybil is of Greek origin and means "prophetess" or "oracle." It is derived from the Greek word "sibylla," which refers to a woman who was believed to possess the ability to predict the future or communicate with the divine. In ancient times, these women were highly respected and sought after for their prophetic abilities. The name Sybil carries connotations of wisdom, foresight, and mystical insight.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sybil are female.

Sybil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.89% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 B IH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪbɪl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sybil in Braille

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

The name Sybil in braille

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

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

The name Sybil in sign language

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