Sibille

The first name Sibille is the feminine form and means 'the prophetess,' 'the seer,' or 'the divining woman.' In a religious context, it is also referred to as 'the divinely inspired seer.' Additionally, Sibille is considered the German variant of Sybille.

What does the name Sibille mean?

Sibille, a feminine form of the name, is translated as 'the prophetess,' 'the seer,' or 'the divining woman.' In a religious sense, it can also be interpreted as 'the divinely inspired seer.' It represents a German derivation of the names Sybille or Sibylla, both of which originate from Latin and trace back to the ancient Greek name Síbylla (Σίβυλλα). The origin of the name is found in the ancient Greek term Síbulla (Σίβυλλα), meaning 'prophetess.' In Greek and Roman mythology, the Sibyls were revered as prophetesses who operated at various sacred sites in antiquity and foretold the future. In the early Middle Ages, the name spread in its numerous variants throughout Europe. At that time, the prophecies of the Sibyls were often associated with Christ. Other spelling variants include Sibill, Sibilla, Sybill, Sybilla, Cybill, Szibilla, Sybella, and Sible.

Where does the name Sibille come from?

The name Sibille has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the prophetess' or 'the seer.'

How do you pronounce Sibille?

Sibille is pronounced as 'si-bil-le.'

When is the name day of Sibille?

Sibille celebrates her name day on October 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Sibille is a rather rare first name. In 2011, it ranked 2,438th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 2,348th. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Sibille was given about 20 times in Germany, placing it at 7,669th. However, in the last ten years, no child has been named this name. Worldwide, Sibille has limited popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Billi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sibille Attar (Lebanese singer)