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Prisca

The name Prisca is a girl’s name meaning “ancient” and is of Latin origin. The girl’s name Prisca is a Latin name of New Testament origin, a feminine form of the Roman family name Priscus. In the bible, Prisca is mentioned in the apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy, in which he sends his greetings to Prisca and Aquila (2 TIMOTHY 4:19), who are likely the same as Priscilla and Aquila of Corinth (ACTS 18:12, ROMANS 16:3). The name Prisca is the original of which Priscilla is diminutive. It is the feminine form of Priscus. Priscus and Prisca are derived from the word priscus, meaning of or belonging to former times.
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Ancient

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Pronunciation

PRISS-kah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Sophisticated
  • Timeless
  • Wise

Compatibility

Prisca pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, creating a harmonious and refined set. As a middle name, it adds a touch of sophistication and depth to the full name. Culturally, Prisca complements European and Latin heritage names, as well as names with historical significance.

Graceful Sophisticated Timeless Wise

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Prisca Nduku Musangi

Prisca Nduku Musangi

Mathematician

Born: July 31, 1962 · Kenya

Portrait of Prisca Ojwang

Prisca Ojwang

Basketball Player

Born: February 14, 1982 · Kenya

Portrait of Prisca Mupfumira

Prisca Mupfumira

Politician

Born: July 10, 1964 · Zimbabwe

Portrait of Prisca Taruffi

Prisca Taruffi

Painter

Born: September 20, 1914 · Italy

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Prisca Original form
  • Priscilla English variant
  • Priska German variant
  • Priscila Spanish variant
  • Πρίσκα Greek
  • 普丽丝卡 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Persian
  • Georgian

Cultural Adaptations

  • プリスカ (Purisuka) Japanese
  • پریسکا (Priska) Persian
  • პრისკა (Priska) Georgian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Prisca

What does Prisca mean?
Ancient
What is the origin of Prisca?
Prisca has Latin origins.
Is Prisca popular?
Prisca has been viewed 169 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Prisca?
Similar names include Karan, Owen, Umi, Tori, Luna.
How do you pronounce Prisca?
Prisca is pronounced PRISS-kah.

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