"And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ."
Biblical Name · Latin/Greek Origin
Drusilla Meaning in the Bible
Drusilla
girl
Drusilla means "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed", a girl's name of Latin/Greek origin. Drusilla appears in the King James Bible, and Acts 24:24 is the passage most often tied to it. Drusilla heard the faith in Christ — righteousness reasoned, judgment coming, the one who reminds us that hearing truth is only the beginning of responding.
Is Drusilla in the Bible?
Yes — Drusilla appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:24.
Pronunciation:/droo-SIL-ah/
OriginLatin/Greek
MeaningFruitful; Dewy-eyed
What does Drusilla mean?
Drusilla is a girl name of Latin/Greek origin meaning "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed". Drusilla heard Paul speak of righteousness and judgment.
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What does Drusilla mean in the Bible?
Drusilla means "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed" and is a name of Latin/Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Drusilla appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Drusilla is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Acts 24:24. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled."
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Which books of the Bible mention Drusilla?
Drusilla is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Drusilla?
Drusilla heard the faith in Christ — righteousness reasoned, judgment coming, the one who reminds us that hearing truth is only the beginning of responding.
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Names like Drusilla
Other Latin/Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Drusilla
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Ulysses
boy
"Wrathful; Wounded; Traveler"
Drusilla & Ulysses
Ulysses
boy
"Wrathful; Wounded in the thigh; Traveler"
Drusilla & Ulysses
Ulysses
boy
"Wrathful; Wounded; Wanderer"
Drusilla & Ulysses
Donovan
boy
"Dark warrior; Strong fighter"
Drusilla & Donovan
Nathaniel
boy
"Gift of God"
Drusilla & Nathaniel
Abraham
boy
"Father of many nations"
Drusilla & Abraham
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Drusilla name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Drusilla appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:24.
Drusilla means "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed." It is a Latin/Greek name. The King James Bible uses it in Acts 24:24, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin/Greek. Drusilla comes into English from Latin/Greek and carries the sense "Fruitful; Dewy-eyed." It appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 24:24.
Common questions about the name Drusilla
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Drusilla?
You can read every verse where Drusilla appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.