Sibila

Sibila Meaning & Origin

About Sibila
The surname Sibila is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is derived from the Latin word "sibylla," meaning "sibyl" or "prophetess." In ancient times, a sibyl was a female oracle or seer who was believed to possess the ability to predict the future. The surname Sibila likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who was associated with or believed to possess prophetic abilities. It may have also been given to someone who exhibited qualities or characteristics associated with a sibyl, such as wisdom or foresight.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sibila is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sibila: 348
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,337
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sibila based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sibila is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 B IY1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/sibila*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sibila in Braille

Here's how to represent Sibila in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sibila in braille

How to sign the name Sibila using Sign Language

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

The name Sibila in sign language

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