Sybil

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Sybil means "prophetess" or "oracle" in Greek.
Pronunciation
SIB-ill
SIB-əl
Popularity
In the United States, the name Sybil was most popular in the early 20th century but has since declined in use. It is not currently among the top 1000 baby names. The name is more popular in England, Australia, and Canada.

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Sybil Name meanings & History

The name Sybil means "prophetess" or "oracle" in Greek. Variant of Sibyl. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages. Sybil is a feminine given name that is typically used for baby girls.

Zodiac Sign of Sybil: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sybil:

S: Solidity,Status,Sensuality,Success,Sex,Security,Social Standing

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

B: Brains,Bashful,Bountiful,Beauty

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

L: Lover,Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Liaison,Lovely,Legal

Sybil is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Sybil include Sybil Danning, an Austrian actress, and Sybil Leek, a British witch and author known for her books on astrology and tarot.

2.) Sybil (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) future-gazing

Other Forms: Sibel, Sibyl, Syb, Sybill, Sybille, Sybyl


3.) Sybil (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) prophet. Mythology: sibyls were oracles who relayed the messages of the gods. See also Cybele,Sibley.

Other Forms: Sib, Sibbel, Sibbie, Sibbill, Sibby, Sibeal, Sibel, Sibell, Sibelle, Sibyl, Sibylle, Sibylline, Sybel, Sybelle, Sybille, Syble


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