Name Sibyl Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Sibyl

Sibyl is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Sibyl?

Sibyl is an English name, which derived from the name Sibylla, a name from Greek mythology. It goes back to the sibyls, who were oracles or female prophets in Ancient Greece.

What does the name Sibyl mean?

Sibyl means “prophetess” or “sibyl” (from ancient Greek “Síbulla/Σῐ́βυλλᾰ”, originally from Attic Greek “Theoboúlē/Θεοβούλη” consisting of “theós/θεός” = god/deity + “boulḗ/βουλή” = counsel/will/volition).

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