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Sylvia: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“of the forest”

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سلویا

Silvia

What Sylvia means

Sylvia (سلویا, Latin Silvia) is a Christian girl’s name that means “of the forest”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Sylvia.

Sylvia at a glance

Meaning
of the forest
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Faith
Christian
Say it
sil-vee-uh
Syllables
3
Letters
6
First letter
S · س

Meaning of Sylvia

In English
of the forest
اردو میں معنی
جنگل کی

Origin and history of Sylvia

From Latin silva, wood, meaning 'of the forest'.

Base wordLatin silva, wood

How to say and write Sylvia

Say it
sil-vee-uh3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Sylvia
Urdu
سلویا
Original script
Silvia
Other spellings
Silvia
Themes
Nature

Sibling names for Sylvia

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Sylvia.

Names from the same root as Sylvia

Latin silva, wood

Names like Sylvia

Questions about the name Sylvia

What does the name Sylvia mean?

Sylvia means “of the forest”. In Urdu: جنگل کی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Sylvia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Sylvia is a girl’s name.

Is Sylvia a Christian name?

Yes. Sylvia is used by Christian families. It is of Latin origin. From Latin silva, wood, meaning 'of the forest'.

How do you pronounce Sylvia?

Say it “sil-vee-uh”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Sylvia in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Sylvia is written سلویا. In its original script: Silvia.

What are other spellings of Sylvia?

Sylvia is also spelled Silvia.

Is the meaning of Sylvia 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.