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Name Ancilla
Gender Feminine
Usage German, German (Swiss), Dutch (Rare), Hungarian (Rare)
Other Forms FormsAnsilla, Anzilla
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Meaning & History
Meaning uncertain. Its use is probably influenced by the Latin title ancilla Dei meaning "handmaid of God".In the German-speaking world, the use of Ancilla and Anzilla dates back to at least the 10th century. In 990 AD, the birth of a certain Anzilla von Lenzburg was documented in Switzerland. She was the daughter of Arnold I, Count von Lenzburg, the imperial reeve of Zurich.In the Netherlands, a known bearer of this name is Ancilla van de Leest (b. 1985), a former model and television presenter who is now a politician on behalf of the Dutch Pirate Party.