At a Glance: Name: Sibyl – Meaning: from the legendary Greek prophetesses called Sibyls; used to mean 'oracle' or 'seer' – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SIHB-ul
Sibyl is an Ancient Greek girl's name meaning “from the legendary Greek prophetesses called Sibyls; used to mean 'oracle' or 'seer'”. It appears in 6 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Sibyl
Meaning: From the legendary Greek prophetesses called Sibyls; used to mean 'oracle' or 'seer'.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Sibyl
Phonetic: SIHB-ul IPA: /ˈsɪbəl/
Popularity of Sibyl
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
Lists That Include Sibyl
- 200+ Dazzling Whimsical Girls Names You Definitely Haven’t Heard
- 109+ *Best* Greek Mythology Baby Names (Gods, Goddesses & Heroes)
- 175+ Gothic Girl Names That Are Dramatically Beautiful
- 200+ Granny Chic Girl Names That Are Perfectly Vintage-Cool
- Spellbound Baby Names for Witchy Parents
- 150+ Best Victorian Girl Names (With Meanings)
Similar Names
Sylvie · Tamsin · Rosalba · Theodora · Vesper · Phaedra
