Type Island & Political Subdivision
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. SI-si-lee  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Latin Sicilia, itself from Greek Σικελία (Sikelia), named for the the ancient tribe of the Sicels (Σικελοί). They were probably of Italic origin, but the meaning of their tribal name is unknown. This is the name of a large island in the Mediterranean, part of Italy.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesSikelia(Ancient Greek) Sicilia(Ancient Roman) Siqiliyyah(Arabic) Sicília(Catalan) Sicile(French) Sizilien(German) Sikelia(Greek) Sicilia(Italian) Sicília(Portuguese) Sicilia(Spanish) Sicilya(Turkish)
User SubmissionSicily
Entry added April 23, 2024