Priscilla latin, BiblicalRoman name, a diminutive of Prisca. In Acts in the New Testament Paul lived with Priscilla (also known as Prisca) and her husband Aquila in Corinth for a while. It has been used as an English given name since the Protestant Reformation, being popular with the Puritans. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow used it in his poem 'The Courtship of Miles Standish' (1858).
Biblical namesake: Priscilla was an early Christian leader and teacher, known for her partnership with her husband Aquila and her role in supporting the Apostle Paul. (Acts · Acts 18:2-3, Acts 18:18, Acts 18:26)
Saintly namesake: Priscilla was a prominent early Christian and the wife of Aquila, mentioned in the New Testament. She is honored as a saint for her role in the early Church.
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