cilla

Cilla is a feminine given name. It is commonly used as a diminutive of Priscilla, which derives from the Latin Priscilla, the feminine form of Priscus, meaning old or ancient. In contemporary usage, Cilla is sometimes used as a standalone given name in English-speaking countries.

Notable bearer: Cilla Black, born Priscilla Maria Veronica White in Liverpool in 1943, was an English singer, television presenter, and actress who used "Cilla" as her professional name. She achieved fame in the 1960s with songs such as Anyone Who Had a Heart and You’re My World, and later hosted the television program Blind Date. She died in 2015.

Other uses: Beyond being a given name, "Cilla" has no widely recognized meanings in English and is not a common noun. It is primarily encountered as a personal name.

See also: Priscilla.