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Priskila name meaning

“ancient, from earlier times”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Latin
Syllables
3
Popularity
#1,336

Priskila is a feminine name meaning ancient or from earlier times. It is an Indonesian form of Priscilla, a feminine diminutive of the Latin name Priscus, meaning ancient. The name is also known through Priscilla in the New Testament, alongside its connection to the Latin source.

What does Priskila mean?

Ancient, from earlier times

In Indonesian: kuno, dari masa dahulu

-la

The ending -la occurs in names with varied origins, including Laila, Nabila, and Bella. It has no single meaning of its own; the meaning belongs to each complete name. More girl names ending in -la →

Origin and cultural usage of Priskila

An Indonesian form of Priscilla, a feminine diminutive of Latin Priscus ‘ancient’. It is known through Priscilla in the New Testament.

Linguistic originLatin
Naming traditionChristian
Starts withP · Pr

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Name combinations with Priskila

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Priskila, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Priskila Nicole Rebecca

    Meaning of each word

    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Nicole: victory of the people
    • Rebecca: bond, one who binds
  • Priskila Clara Helen

    Meaning of each word

    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Clara: bright, renowned
    • Helen: torch, bright light
  • Priskila Valerie

    Meaning of each word

    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Valerie: strong and vigorous
  • Rozari Priskila Doortje

    Meaning of each word

    • Rozari: garland of roses, rosary
    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Doortje: gift from God
  • Priskila Juanita

    Meaning of each word

    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Juanita: God is gracious
  • Priskila Zaneta Elsa

    Meaning of each word

    • Priskila: ancient, from earlier times
    • Zaneta: God is gracious
    • Elsa: God is my oath

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How to pronounce Priskila

Syllables3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦥꦿꦶꦱ꧀ꦏꦶꦭ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮕᮢᮤᮞ᮪ᮊᮤᮜ

Is Priskila a girl’s name?

Yes, Priskila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Priskila ranks #1,336 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Priskila

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Priskila

  • Priskila Siahaya · b. 1996
  • Priskila Venus Elsadai · b. 2005
  • Priskila Evalianitha Randabunga · b. 1977
  • Priskila Melisa Bisasu · b. 1991

FAQ about the name Priskila

What is the meaning of Priskila?

Priskila means ancient, from earlier times. An Indonesian form of Priscilla, a feminine diminutive of Latin Priscus ‘ancient’. It is known through Priscilla in the New Testament.

Is Priskila a girl’s name?

Yes, Priskila is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Priskila?

Priskila is of Latin origin.

How many syllables does Priskila have?

Priskila has 3 syllables (Pris-ki-la) and 8 letters.

How popular is the name Priskila?

Priskila ranks #1,336 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Priskila?

Some ideas: Priskila Nicole Rebecca; Priskila Clara Helen; Priskila Valerie.

Famous people named Priskila?

Notable people named Priskila include Priskila Siahaya, Priskila Venus Elsadai, Priskila Evalianitha Randabunga.

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