Silas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“of the forest; woody”

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سائلس

Silvanus

Silas (سائلس, Latin Silvanus) is a Christian boy’s name that means “of the forest; woody”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Silas.

Silas at a glance

Meaning: of the forest; woody
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Faith: Christian
Say it: sy-lus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: S · س

Meaning of Silas

In English: of the forest; woody
اردو میں معنی: جنگل والا

Origin and history of Silas

From Latin Silvanus, from silva, wood, meaning 'of the forest'. Easton treats Silas as a contraction of Silvanus.

Base wordLatin Silvanus, from silva, wood

How to say and write Silas

Say it: sy-lus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Silas
Urdu: سائلس
Original script: Silvanus
Known bearer: Silas, companion of Paul
Themes: Nature

Sibling names for Silas

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Silas.

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Questions about the name Silas

What does the name Silas mean?

Silas means “of the forest; woody”. In Urdu: جنگل والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Silas a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Silas is a boy’s name.

Is Silas a Christian name?

Yes. Silas is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin Silvanus, from silva, wood, meaning 'of the forest'. Easton treats Silas as a contraction of Silvanus.

How do you pronounce Silas?

Say it “sy-lus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Silas in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Silas is written سائلس. In its original script: Silvanus.

Who is a famous person named Silas?

Silas, companion of Paul

Is the meaning of Silas verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.