Sibylline

Greek

"prophetess"

Sibylline Origin and Meaning

The name Sibylline is a girl's name.

Sibylline is a rare feminine name derived from the ancient Greek word 'sibylla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in the ancient Mediterranean world. These women were believed to possess powers of prophecy and divine inspiration. The term later gave rise to the more common name Sibyl or Sybil. The addition of the suffix '-ine' creates an elegant, sophisticated variation with a French-inspired flair. Sibylline carries strong associations with wisdom, foresight, and mystical knowledge. Though extremely uncommon as a given name, it possesses literary and historical richness that may appeal to parents drawn to names with classical roots and profound meanings related to wisdom and intuition.

Famous People Named Sibylline

• Sibylline Meynet artist

The name Sibylline in Pop Culture

• Sybilline 'tart who offers to provide Banks with his sexual fantasies' in The Lime Twig (1961) by John Hawkes