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Drusilla
watered by the dew
Δρούσιλλα Drousilla
Drusilla (Greek: Δρούσιλλα, Drousilla) means “watered by the dew”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Acts 24:24. In 2025 it was given to 8 children in the United States. Use is rising. Around 2,938 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Ananias.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Drusilla
spouse of Felix
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 8 | Rising |
| All-time total | 2,938 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 88 in 1955 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 24:24 |
| Cross-references | 26 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Felix co-occurrence Appears with Felix in Acts 24.
- Tertullus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Tertullus.
- Ananias co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ananias.
- Lysias co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Lysias.
- Claudius co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Claudius.
- Saul co-occurrence Appears with Saul in Acts 24.
- Paul co-occurrence Appears with Paul in Acts 24.
- Festus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Festus.
Origin & meaning
Δρούσιλλα (Rec. Δρουσίλλα), ης, ἡ
Drusilla, wife of Felix: Act.24:24.†
(AS)
Drusilla, the Jewish wife of Felix, the Roman governor, was present when Paul spoke to Felix about faith in Christ.
The biblical story
Drusilla is mentioned in Act.24.24 as the wife of Felix, the Roman governor of Judea. She was present when Felix summoned Paul to hear him speak about his faith in Christ.
Drusilla was the daughter of Herod Agrippa I, who was the grandson of Herod the Great and the king of Judea from 41 to 44 AD. She was born around 38 AD and was known for her beauty and her tumultuous personal life.
According to the Jewish historian Josephus, Drusilla was originally married to Azizus, the king of Emesa, who had agreed to be circumcised in order to marry her. However, Felix, who was captivated by her beauty, persuaded her to leave her husband and marry him instead. This was seen as a scandalous act, as it violated Jewish law and custom.
When Paul spoke to Felix and Drusilla about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and sent Paul away, saying he would summon him again when it was convenient (Act.24.25). This suggests that Paul's message had a profound impact on Felix.
Key verses
Drusilla appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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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.
Acts 24:24
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Acts (1)
- Acts 24:24