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Priest Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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Overview
The meaning of the name "priest" is "one who is ordained for religious service", and is used often for "usually used as a surname or a title".
Priest Name Details
The name Priest originates from the Old English word 'preost', which means 'priest'. It was originally used as a surname to denote someone who held a position in the clergy or performed religious duties. Over time, it has also been used as a given name, although it remains more commonly used as a surname or a title.