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Priscilla

prih-SIH-luh

Priscilla (name) means a feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable". Example: “Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress.”

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A feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable".

"Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress."

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A feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus ("former, ancient").

Origin: Latin

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Cecilia Cilla prissy

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What does “Priscilla” mean?

The word “Priscilla” means a feminine given name meaning "ancient" or "venerable".

How do you pronounce “Priscilla”?

“Priscilla” is pronounced prih-SIH-luh (/pɹɪˈsɪlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Priscilla” in a sentence?

Here is “Priscilla” used in a sentence: “Priscilla Presley is a well-known American actress.”

What part of speech is “Priscilla”?

“Priscilla” is a name.

Where does the word “Priscilla” come from?

The word “Priscilla” comes from Latin. A feminine diminutive of the Roman cognomen Prīscus, from Latin prīscus ("former, ancient").

Cecilia Cilla prissy