Scilla

Scilla is an Italian short form of the name Priscilla, which is considered a feminine derivation of the ancient Roman surname Priscus. Translated, the name means 'the Venerable', 'the Old', 'the Glorious', and also 'the First'.

What does the name Scilla mean?

Scilla is an Italian short form of the name Priscilla, which is considered a feminine derivative of the ancient Roman name Priscus. The name has the connotative meanings 'the Venerable', 'the Old', 'the Glorious', and 'the First'. Its roots can be found in Latin, derived from the word prīscus, which can be translated as 'old', 'original', 'ancient', or 'outdated'. Furthermore, Scilla is also a botanical term (from Latin and Greek) referring to the bluebell, a spring flower also known as the scilla, which resembles a blue snowdrop. The name gained worldwide recognition through Saint Prisca, an important early Christian martyr. Variants include Prisca, Priska, Priscillia, Priszilla, Pryscilla, Priscille, Piroschka, Piroska, and Piri.

Where does the name Scilla come from?

The etymology of Scilla is Latin and means 'the Old' or 'the Venerable'. The Latin

How do you pronounce Scilla?

Scilla is pronounced like 'Silla'.

When is the name day of Scilla?

The name day for Scilla is celebrated on January 18 and July 8.

Popularity

In Germany, Scilla is a rather rare first name. In 2009, it ranked 2,111th on the list of the most common female first names. From 1930 to 2024, Scilla has been used as a first name in Germany, with an average ranking among the top 1,000. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named Scilla.