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The baby name Cybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/).

Cybill is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/)

What is the meaning of the name Cybill ?

The baby name Cybill is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/).

Cybill is Greek in Origin.

Cybill is a modern American respelling of Sybil, ultimately from Greek Sibylla, meaning “prophetess” or “oracle.” Via Latin and Old French, the name entered medieval Britain, kept alive by legends of the Sibyls and by artistic and literary references. It enjoyed revivals in the 19th century and early 20th century Anglophone world, when antique classical names came back into fashion.

While the Cybill form is rare, it was widely recognized through actress Cybill Shepherd, who briefly boosted its U.S. visibility in the late 20th century. Related spellings and cognates include Sybil and Sibyl, Cybil, Sibylla, Sybilla, Sibilla, Sibylle, and Sibila/Sibil-la. Across languages the core meaning remains tied to inspired prophecy and wise counsel, giving Cybill a vintage-classical aura with a distinctive, modern twist.

Cybill has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cybill

Cybill Shepherd Actor · Born 1950 · United States Cybill Shepherd is an American actress best known for her role in the television series 'Moonlighting' alongside Bruce Willis. She also starred in the film 'The Last Picture Show' and played a memorable role in 'Taxi Driver'. Born in 1950, she has had a long and successful career in both film and television.

Cybill – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
France Girls 1993 #366 4 2,117
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #645 6 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Girls 0 #839 13 14,098
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928

Cybill is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
BO
CL
CM

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People also ask about Cybill

Cybill is predominantly a girl's name.
Cybill is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SIB-əl or SIB-il (IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/ or /ˈsɪbɪl/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cybil, Sybil, Sibyl, Sibylla, Sibylle and Sybilla.
Across languages, Cybill has these equivalents: Sibylla (Latin, historical), Sibylle (French, German), Sibilla (Italian), Sibylla (Scandinavian).
Yes — Cybill ranked #366 in France in 1993.
Yes — 1 notable people named Cybill are in our database, including Cybill Shepherd (Actor).