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Cilla

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: January 18
Origin: Latin. Meaning: ancient or old.
From Latin priscus, "ancient or old", feminine diminutive of Prisca.

Name day for Cilla

January 18

Why this day? Cilla is a short form of Priscila, and shares its name day.

Cilla is celebrated in France, Italy and Argentina on November 22; the United States on July 8; Brazil on January 18.

The story of the name Cilla

Cilla is a short form of Priscila. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — ancient or old, and shares its name day, January 18.

On birth records, Cilla is rarely written as such: the Cillas are Priscilas (223,123 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Priscila page. Cilla is also a short form of Cécilia, Priscilla, Pricilla.

Frequently asked questions about Cilla

What does Cilla mean?

Cilla is a short form of Priscila, which means ancient or old.

When is Cilla's name day?

January 18, together with Priscila: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Cilla a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Priscila.

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Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 9/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

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