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Sybil Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "sybil" is "prophetess", and is used often for "girls".

Name
sybil
Meaning
prophetess
Pronunciation
sie-bəl
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Sybil Name Details

The name Sybil has Greek origins and is derived from the word 'sibylla' meaning 'prophetess'. In ancient Greece, sibyls were considered to be oracles or prophetesses who possessed the ability to foretell the future. The name Sybil gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has been used for girls ever since.

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