Prescilla
Meaning of Prescilla
Prescilla, an orthographic variant of the Latin Priscilla—diminutive of Prisca, denoting “ancient” or “venerable”—imbues its bearer with an inherent sense of gravitas rooted in Roman patrician heritage and early Christian scholarship. In the New Testament, Priscilla’s role as a learned interlocutor alongside the apostle Paul has bequeathed the name enduring associations of intellectual acuity, resilience, and piety. Within the Anglo-American onomastic tradition, the subtly modified spelling Prescilla preserves these classical overtones while offering a refined visual distinction, appealing to parents who seek a name that harmonizes time-honored dignity with understated modernity. Despite its modest frequency in contemporary U.S. birth records, Prescilla’s storied lineage and measured elegance continue to confer upon its bearers an air of cultivated distinction.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as pre-SEEL-uh (/pɹəˈsiːlə/)
American English
- Pronunced as pre-SEEL-uh (/pɹəˈsilə/)
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