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Priscilla.

A female given name from Latin of biblical origin.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/pɹɪˈsɪlə/
  1. A female given name from Latin of biblical origin.

  2. An early Christian, mentioned in the Bible and also known as Prisca.

Where this word comes from

Feminine diminutive form of a Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”). Compare typologically Seneca (< Latin Seneca < senex).

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