Silvia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Silvia
Silvia derives from the Latin "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland," and is the feminine form of the Roman name Silvius.
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Etymology
Silvia derives from the Latin "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland," and is the feminine form of the Roman name Silvius. The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Catholic cultures, with historical significance including Saint Silvia (mother of Pope Gregory the Great) and various European nobility.
Silvia currently ranks #1,240 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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