Sylvia
SIL-vee-uh
Girl · Latin
Meaning: Of the forest, woodland
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Silvia
Girl · Latin · Medium name
- Meaning
- Of the forest, of the woods, of the wild
- Pronunciation
- SEEL-vyah
- Origin
- Latin
- Popularity
- Common in Italy (2023)
From Latin 'silva' meaning forest or wood.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageNature-inspired
Languages in use: Latin, Italian
Commonly used in: Italy, Spain, United States
Alternate spellings
SylviaLatin / English
English form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Rhea Silvia
Mythic mother of Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.
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Behind the Name, Latin Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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