Sybille name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: German, English, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: s(y)-bille
Meaning: Priestess of Apollo
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What does Sybille mean?

Sybille means Priestess of Apollo used for girls is originated from Old Greek is chiefly used in Finnish, English, Danish, French, Swedish, German and Norwegian. Sybille is a form of modern Sibylla.

Sibylla is version of desirable and all time favorite Sybil. Sibylla is equivalent of Greek Σιβυλλα = Prophetess, Sibyl in Latin language. Unfamiliar Old Greek Sibylla, meaning of Sibylla is "Seer and Prophetess".

Sybille is form of eternal and commonly accepted Sybil. Sybil is English form of Sybilla. Origin of Offbeat Sybil is in English and Old Greek, meaning of Sybil is "Oracle, Prophetess and Sibyl".

Sybille is celebrated on October 9th.

How do I pronounce Sybille?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Sybille is s(y)-bille. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., syb(il)-le.

Variants of Sybille

Sybil, Sibylla, Sybilla, Cybil, Sebilla, Sibylle, Cybele, Sibille

How popular is the name Sybille?

Sybille used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1927 and over 2966 babies have been given the name in 79 years. At its zenith in 1968,. But after 79 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Sybille is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it is still in use. Sybille is a rare baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim since it isn't seen since 1962.

But Sybille is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 3000 have the name. As per our estimate, over 40000 babies have been bestowed Sybille around the globe.

YearRankBirths
196265795
195854076
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Sybille in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands01449135

Here's what numbers has to say about Sybille

The letter S as your cornerstone reveals your wish to leave your mark in the world. You lack traveling and exploring. Understanding others is your specialty, but you never expect people to do for you, what you are willing to do for them. Getting played by the people you trust is your deepest fear. You take things too personally and it's affecting your mental health in a negative way. You should be more careful with your actions. You can hurt people with your recklessness.

Do you like Sybille? You would love these names

  •  Ilonka - Originated from Hungarian and Old Greek, Ilonka is used commonly in Hungarian and German, Ilonka means "Shining or The Torch" is a girl name
  •  Riah - The famous unisex name Riah is originated from Old Greek and Spanish is primarily used in English language. Riah is English form of Rhea. Also Riah is English equivalent of Ria
  •  Alienor is originated from Greek and Old Provençal, Alienor means "Compassion or Foreign" and is used for baby girls is prevalently used in English, Arabic and French
  •  Lamea - Isolated and Contemporary Lamea came from Old Greek bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Lamea is "Sparkling, Gullet and Brilliant". Lamea is resulted from Lamia.
  •  Dennie - Meaning of Dennie is Greek God of Wine or Follower of Dionysius is of Old Greek origin given to both boys and girls is used majorly in Danish, English and Swedish

Famous people named Sybille

  • Sybille Waury, German actress
  • Sybille de Selys Longchamps, Belgian aristocrat
  • Sybille Schmitz, German actress
  • Sybille Bedford, German-born English writer of non-fiction and semi-autobiographical fiction books
  • Sybille Bammer, former professional female tennis player
  • Sybille Gebhardt in JD Pilot as Actress
  • In 1918 drama film, Das Dreimäderlhaus, Sybille Binder played Hannerl.
  • Sybille Kos, from 1988 movie Borderline, who portrayed the N.
  • Sybille Blei portrayed critical role of N in 1921 film Lucifer.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  3. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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