**Priscilla Presley Reveals the Tender Nickname Elvis Used for Her During Their Marriage**
*Published: Oct. 3, 2025, 7:35 p.m. ET*
Priscilla Presley has shared the private nickname Elvis Presley used for her during their marriage—a tender term that also echoed his closest family ties, RadarOnline.com reports.
The 80-year-old actress and businesswoman marked the 48th anniversary of Elvis’ death with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, posting a backstage photograph and signing off with the word **”Satnin.”**
### The Meaning of “Satnin”
The King of Rock and Roll, who died in 1977 at the age of 42, originally used the moniker “Satnin” for his mother, Gladys Love Presley. He later extended this affectionate nickname to Priscilla during their years together.
A source close to the Presley family revealed, “Priscilla wanted fans to know the softer, more intimate side of Elvis. The nickname Satnin wasn’t just playful—it showed how much she meant to him.”
They added, “But in sharing it now, she’s also being open about the contradictions of life with Elvis—the good and the ugly, because their story was far from simple.”
### A Marriage Marked by Contradictions
Priscilla married Elvis in 1967 at the age of 21. The couple first met in Germany when she was just 14 and Elvis was 24. Together, they had one daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, who sadly passed away in 2023 at the age of 54.
Though their marriage ended in divorce in 1973, Priscilla and Elvis remained close until his death four years later. Priscilla has often described their enduring bond as “undeniable.”
Another insider commented, “For decades, Priscilla kept many personal details private, but now at 80, she feels it’s time to show the world who Elvis really was behind the glitter. She adored him but also lived through the ugliest sides of fame—the affairs, and the pressures that tore at him.”
“Remembering the nickname Satnin is her way of honoring the tenderness without hiding the darker truths,” they added.
### Revisiting Elvis on Screen
Elvis’ complicated legacy has been revisited multiple times on screen. Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 biopic *Elvis* starred Austin Butler as the singer and Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla, earning eight Oscar nominations and support from the Presley family.
In 2023, Sofia Coppola released *Priscilla*, based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir *Elvis & Me*. The film featured Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla and Jacob Elordi as Elvis. Spaeny won the Volpi Cup in Venice and received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
### Priscilla Reflects on Elvis’ Legacy
Priscilla has reflected on what Elvis’ later years might have held, had he lived beyond 42.
“I get asked a lot what Elvis would have done had he not been taken so young,” she said. “Musically, I think he was pretty happy with how things had turned out. He loved knowing that his music meant something to people.”
“As he got older, I wonder if he would have moved more towards gospel music. If you ever saw him sit down at the piano and sing one of those old songs, you’d know what I was talking about.”
She also admitted to still dreaming of her former husband: “Do I dream of Elvis? Sure. When someone has been such a big part of your life, that’s bound to happen.”
“Living with him was a rollercoaster, but I don’t think I’ll ever find anyone I love as much as I loved him.”
### Honoring the Vulnerable Man Behind the Superstar
A family source noted, “Through her memoir, recent interviews, and social posts, Priscilla has been unmasking Elvis in a way that’s raw—but heartfelt.”
“By using ‘Satnin’ publicly, she’s letting people glimpse the vulnerable man she knew—not just the superstar. It’s bittersweet, but it’s her truth.”
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