Sylvane
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sylvane
Sylvane derives from the Latin "Silvanus," meaning "of the forest" or "woodland," from the root "silva" (forest).
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Etymology
Sylvane derives from the Latin "Silvanus," meaning "of the forest" or "woodland," from the root "silva" (forest). The name is primarily used in French and English-speaking cultures, with historical roots in Roman mythology where Silvanus was the god of forests and fields.
Sylvane currently ranks #2,755 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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