Sibilla
sih-BIL-uh
An old learned name tied to the idea of a sibyl, or wise woman.
Meaning
Sibilla is a Continental feminine form associated with Latin 'sibylla,' meaning a sibyl or wise woman. The excerpts show it in Italian and French usage, and also point to related forms like Sibila and SibilU in older spelling. It belongs to the broader sibyl-name family, long linked with prophecy and wisdom.
Origin
LatinItalianFrenchfeminine
Fun fact
The sources show several pet and shortened forms around it, including Sibot and Sibby.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book, Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature.