Sibyl
From Greek Sibylla, meaning 'prophetess' or 'sibyl', referring to a female prophet in ancient Greek and Roman tradition.
Meaning and origin
Sibyl comes from the Greek word sibylla, referring to priestesses and female prophets who practiced divination at sacred sites in ancient Greece and Rome.
How to pronounce Sibyl
| English (US) | SIB-il |
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