Girl name
Sibil name meaning
“prophetess; woman who gives oracles”
Sibil means “prophetess” or “a woman who gives oracles.” It is connected with European names derived from Greek sibylla and with the Armenian form Sibil. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it recalls the Sibyl figures of ancient tradition, women associated with the delivery of prophetic utterances.
What does Sibil mean?
Prophetess; woman who gives oracles
In Turkish: kâhin kadın; kehanette bulunan kadın
Sibil recalls the sibyls, prophetic women associated with different sacred sites in Greek and Roman literature. In Ottoman Armenian literature, Zabel Asadour's pen name Sibil provides a local literary association. Sibyl and Sibylle are related forms that developed from the same ancient word.
Origin of the name Sibil
Sibil belongs to the European name family derived from Greek sibylla, a prophetic woman. The form used in Türkiye may also reflect Armenian use of Sibil.
How to pronounce Sibil
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sibil/ |
Is Sibil a girl’s name?
Yes, Sibil is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sibil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sibil
Names with related meanings
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Hira♀Name of a mountain and cave near Mecca
- Esra♀Night journey
- Betül♀Virgin
- Nefes♀Breath
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Ravzanur♀Garden and light
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Nur♀Light
- Firdevs♀Paradise
Famous people named Sibil
- Sibil Pektorosoğlu · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Sibil
What is the meaning of Sibil?
Sibil means “prophetess; woman who gives oracles”. Sibil belongs to the European name family derived from Greek sibylla, a prophetic woman. The form used in Türkiye may also reflect Armenian use of Sibil.
Is Sibil a girl’s name?
Yes, Sibil is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sibil in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sibil nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sibil?
Sibil is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Sibil have?
Sibil has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sibil?
Sibil does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Sibil?
Notable people named Sibil include Sibil Pektorosoğlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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