Priscella as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Priscella

What is the meaning of the name Priscella ?

The baby name Priscella is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced prih-SELL-uh (IPA: /prɪˈsɛlə/).

Priscella is Latin in Origin.

Priscella is a modern elaboration and rare spelling of Priscilla, which derives from the Latin family name Prisca (from Priscus), meaning “ancient” or “venerable.” The -ella ending aligns it with contemporary feminine forms, though the root is thoroughly classical. Through the New Testament figure Priscilla - also called Prisca - a prominent early Christian who worked alongside Paul, the name gained prestige in the Roman world and later in Europe. English Puritans revived it in the 17th century, keeping it in steady, if modest, circulation.

Variant forms include Priscilla (standard English and Italian), Priscila (Spanish and Portuguese), Priscille (French), Prisca (Latin/Italian), and Priska (German, Slavic). Nicknames such as Cilla and Pris/Prissy occur in English. Priscella appears sporadically in 19th–20th‑century records and in modern usage as a stylistic twist, yet it preserves the time‑honored sense of “venerable” and an understated, vintage grace.