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GirlPronounced English /ˈpɹɪs.kə/Italian language family

Prisca

A name meaning "ancient, old".

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Prisca is a girl name meaning "ancient, old".

Pronunciation: English /ˈpɹɪs.kə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningancient, old
PronunciationEnglish /ˈpɹɪs.kə/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

Feminine form of Priscus, a Roman cognomen meaning "ancient, old" in Latin. This name appears in the epistles in the New Testament, referring to Priscilla the wife of Aquila.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, ancient roman, biblical latin