Precilla
Meaning of Precilla
Precilla, a feminine appellation derived from the Latin adjective priscus—meaning “ancient” or “venerable”—functions as a morphological variant of Priscilla and carries forward its early Christian associations through the New Testament host Priscilla, who is traditionally recognized for her apostolic collaboration and instructional role. Its documented use in United States birth records dates to the early twentieth century, where it has occupied a consistent low-frequency tier in the Social Security Administration’s annual name distribution tables, attaining a peak rank of 410th in 1911 and most recently appearing at 948th in 2010, thus demonstrating both historical persistence and relative rarity. In English contexts, the name is articulated as /prɪˈsɪlə/ (prih-SIL-uh), while in Spanish-speaking environments it assumes the form /preˈsi.ja/ (pre-SEE-yah), reflecting its phonological adaptability across Romance and Anglo-American speech communities. Owing to its restrained popularity, classical lineage and cross-cultural phonetic alignment, Precilla appeals to those seeking a name of dignified provenance without mainstream ubiquity.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as pre-SEE-yah (/preˈsi.ja/)
English
- Pronunced as prih-SIL-uh (/prɪˈsɪlə/)
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