Prisila
Meaning of Prisila
Prisila, a feminine given name of Latin derivation, originates as a streamlined variant of Priscilla—itself rooted in priscus, denoting “ancient” or “venerable”—and carries with it an enduring association to early Christian history through the New Testament figure who collaborated closely with the apostle Paul. Pronounced pri-SEE-luh (/prɪˈsiːlə/) in both British and American English, the name conveys a sense of classical refinement and scholarly gravitas, qualities that have appealed to parents seeking a designation both steeped in tradition and subtly distinct in its orthography. In the state of California, Prisila has maintained a position of modest rarity over the past two decades, its annual rank oscillating between the mid-300s and low-400s—with a highest recorded occurrence of nine newborns in 2010 and 2011—thereby reflecting a measured revival of vintage names without reaching mass popularity.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as pri-SEE-luh (/prɪˈsi:lə/)
American English
- Pronunced as pri-SEE-luh (/prɪˈsiːlə/)
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