pricilla as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of pricilla

What is the meaning of the name pricilla ?

The baby name pricilla is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /prɪˈsɪlə/ (pri-SIL-uh).

pricilla is Latin in Origin.

Pricilla is a modern respelling of Priscilla, which ultimately derives from the Roman family name Prisca/Priscus, Latin for “ancient, venerable.” The -illa form is a Latin diminutive, rendering “little venerable one.” The name entered Christian use through Prisca (also called Priscilla) in the New Testament, a prominent missionary alongside her husband Aquila, which anchored its popularity across Europe from late antiquity.

While Priscilla became standard in English from the 17th century - boosted by Puritan taste and appearances in literature - Pricilla surfaces later in English-language records as an alternative spelling. International variants include Prisca and Priska (German, Slavic), Priscila (Spanish, Portuguese), Priscilla (Italian), and Priscille (French). Common short forms are Cilla, Scilla, Prissy, and Pris. The meaning remains consistent: venerable, time-honored, or ancient. Parents choosing Pricilla gain a familiar biblical heritage with a slightly unconventional twist in spelling.