Priscillia

Priscillia is a modern French elaborated spelling of the Latin name Priscilla, itself a diminutive of the Roman family name Prisca, derived from the Latin word priscus meaning ancient or venerable. Priscilla appears in the New Testament as the name of a early Christian woman who, alongside her husband Aquila, was a companion of the apostle Paul, giving the name longstanding use across the Christian world. Priscillia represents a decorative variant that arose in contemporary French-speaking contexts, with the doubled letter lending a more ornate appearance. Related forms include Priscilla, Prisca, and Priscille.