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Boy/GirlPronounced English /ˈæk.wɪl.ə/; English /ə.ˈkwɪl.ə/Italian language family

Aquila

A name meaning "eagle".

Quick answer

Aquila is a boy/girl name meaning "eagle".

Pronunciation: English /ˈæk.wɪl.ə/; English /ə.ˈkwɪl.ə/.

GenderBoy/Girl
Meaningeagle
PronunciationEnglish /ˈæk.wɪl.ə/; English /ə.ˈkwɪl.ə/
Language familyItalian

Meaning and history

From a Roman cognomen meaning "eagle" in Latin. In Acts in the New Testament Paul lives with Aquila and his wife Priscilla (or Prisca) for a time.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, ancient roman