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Sylvi

Quick answerSylvi is a diminutive or variant form of Sylvia, which derives from the Latin name Silvia, meaning "from the forest" or "of the woods" (from Latin silva, meaning forest).

Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,382
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginNorwegian
LanguageNorwegian
CultureNorwegian, Swedish, Finnish
Letters5
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#246

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

About the name Sylvi

Sylvi is a diminutive or variant form of Sylvia, which derives from the Latin name Silvia, meaning "from the forest" or "of the woods" (from Latin silva, meaning forest).

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Etymology

Sylvi is a diminutive or variant form of Sylvia, which derives from the Latin name Silvia, meaning "from the forest" or "of the woods" (from Latin silva, meaning forest). The name has been used primarily in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, particularly in Finland, Sweden, and Germany, with historical roots in Roman mythology and early Christian tradition.

Sylvi currently ranks #5,382 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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