Sibyla: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Prophetess
Origin
Ancient Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
sih-BIL-uh

Sibyla is an Ancient Greek girl's name meaning “prophetess”. It appears in our list of 175+ Latin Baby Girl Names That Are Classic and Timeless.

Meaning & Origin of Sibyla

Meaning: Prophetess.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

How to Pronounce Sibyla

sih-BIL-uhIPA /sɪˈbɪlə/

Popularity of Sibyla

Sibyla doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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