Priscilla
From Latin Prisca, "ancient, old", through its diminutive form Priscilla.
Meaning and origin
Priscilla is a Roman name built as an affectionate diminutive of Prisca, the Latin word for "ancient" or "old" turned into a name.
How to pronounce Priscilla
| English (US) | prih-SIL-uh /prɪˈsɪlə/ |
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