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Psylvia

Quick answerPsylvia is a modern variant spelling of Sylvia, derived from the Latin name Silvia, which means "of the forest" or "woodland" from the Latin root *silva* (forest).

Latin · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,123
TrendVintage
Peak year1981
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageLatin
CultureEuropean
ReligionChristianity
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#2,123

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Psylvia

Psylvia is a modern variant spelling of Sylvia, derived from the Latin name Silvia, which means "of the forest" or "woodland" from the Latin root *silva* (forest).

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Etymology

Psylvia is a modern variant spelling of Sylvia, derived from the Latin name Silvia, which means "of the forest" or "woodland" from the Latin root *silva* (forest).

The name is primarily used in English-speaking and European cultures with Christian heritage; the original Silvia was borne by Saint Sylvia of Rome (6th century), mother of Pope Gregory the Great, establishing it in Christian tradition.

Psylvia currently ranks #2,123 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.

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