Names Silenus

Silenus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Greek Mythology
Meaning
The name Silenus is derived from the Greek name Silenos, which means "forest dweller". In Greek mythology, Silenus was a drunken companion of the god Dionysus and was often depicted as a satyr - a creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat. He was known for his wisdom and was a mentor to the young Dionysus.
Scripts(How to write)
Σειληνός(Ancient Greek)
Σιληνός
Pronunciation
si-LEE-nuhs
sie-LEE-nəs(English)
Popularity
The name Silenus is extremely rare and is not often used as a first name in modern times.

cartoon of the name Silenus
Cartoon of Silenus

Silenus Name meanings & History

The name Silenus is derived from the Greek name Silenos, which means "forest dweller". In Greek mythology, Silenus was a drunken companion of the god Dionysus and was often depicted as a satyr - a creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a goat. He was known for his wisdom and was a mentor to the young Dionysus. Latinized form of Greek Σειληνός (Seilenos), of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology he was a companion and teacher of Dionysos, often depicted as an intoxicated, portly old man. Silenus is most commonly used as a character name in literature or theater, rather than as a given name for babies.

Zodiac Sign of Silenus: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Silenus:

S: Social Standing,Security,Solidity,Sensuality,Status,Success,Sex

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

L: Lover,Languid,Luscious,Liaison,Lovely,Lazy,Legal

E: Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Environment,Exaggerate

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging,Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis

U: Understanding,Utopia,Universality,Unity,Undermining

Silenus is:

  • a Devious name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strong name

Related Names to Silenus

Similar names to Silenus include Silenius and Silen.

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