Priscilla is an English female given name adopted from Latin Prisca, derived from priscus, meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It is a diminutive of Prisca, a name of Roman origin. In the New Testament, Priscilla (also known as Prisca) is a significant figure, a female leader in early Christianity, who, along with her husband Aquila, hosted Paul in Corinth. The name has been used in English since the Protestant Reformation and was particularly popular among the Puritans. It gained prominence in li...