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Sylvester: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“of the woods”
سلویسٹر
Silvester
What Sylvester means
Sylvester (سلویسٹر, Latin Silvester) is a Christian boy’s name that means “of the woods”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Sylvester.
Sylvester at a glance
- Meaning
- of the woods
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Latin
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- sil-ves-ter
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- S · س
Meaning of Sylvester
- In English
- of the woods
- اردو میں معنی
- جنگل والا
Origin and history of Sylvester
From Latin silva, wood, meaning 'of the woods'.
Base wordLatin silva, wood
How to say and write Sylvester
- Say it
- sil-ves-ter3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Sylvester
- Urdu
- سلویسٹر
- Original script
- Silvester
- Other spellings
- Silvester
- Known bearer
- Pope St Sylvester I
- Themes
- Nature
Sibling names for Sylvester
Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sylvester.
Names from the same root as Sylvester
Latin silva, wood
Names like Sylvester
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- Georgeجارجfarmer; worker of the earthBoyGreek
- Glenگلینa valleyBoyCeltic
- Ronanروننlittle sealBoyCeltic
- Silasسائلسof the forest; woodyBoyLatin
Questions about the name Sylvester
What does the name Sylvester mean?
Sylvester means “of the woods”. In Urdu: جنگل والا. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).
Is Sylvester a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Sylvester is a boy’s name.
Is Sylvester a Christian name?
Yes. Sylvester is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin silva, wood, meaning 'of the woods'.
How do you pronounce Sylvester?
Say it “sil-ves-ter”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Sylvester in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Sylvester is written سلویسٹر. In its original script: Silvester.
What are other spellings of Sylvester?
Sylvester is also spelled Silvester.
Who is a famous person named Sylvester?
Pope St Sylvester I
Is the meaning of Sylvester 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.