Sybil as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Sybil

What is the meaning of the name Sybil ?

The baby name Sybil is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced SIB-uhl.

Sybil is Greek in Origin.

Sybil is a name of Greek origin, meaning "prophetess" or "oracle". It is derived from the Greek word "sibylla", which refers to a woman who was believed to have the ability to predict the future. The name has been used since ancient times, and was popularized in the English-speaking world by the novel "Sybil" by Benjamin Disraeli, which was published in 1845. The name has since been used in literature, film, and television, and remains a popular choice for baby girls.

The name Sybil is typically given to girls, although it has occasionally been used for boys as well. It is pronounced SIB-uhl, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has several variations, including Sibyl, Sybilla, and Sibylla. The most famous bearer of the name is probably Sybil Fawlty, the fictional character from the British sitcom "Fawlty Towers".

The name Sybil is composed of two elements: "sy" and "bil". The first element, "sy", is derived from the Greek word "sibylla", meaning "prophetess" or "oracle". The second element, "bil", is thought to be a variation of the name "Isabel", which means "God is my oath". Together, the name Sybil means "prophetess of God".