Sylvain

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Sylvain is derived from the Latin word 'silva', which means 'forest'. So, the name Sylvain means 'man of the forest' or 'woodman'.
Pronunciation
SEEL-VEHN
The name Sylvain is pronounced as 'SIL-vain' or 'sil-VAN'.
Popularity
The popularity of the name Sylvain is not very high, and it is considered rare. The name is not ranked in the top 1000 names in the US or the UK.

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Sylvain Name meanings & History

Sylvain is derived from the Latin word 'silva', which means 'forest'. So, the name Sylvain means 'man of the forest' or 'woodman'. French form of Silvanus. Sylvain is widely used in French-speaking countries. It is also a popular name in Canada, where French is widely spoken. The name also has a vintage feel to it, making it popular among parents looking for unique and classic names for their baby boys.

Zodiac Sign of Sylvain: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sylvain:

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

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

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

V: Vivacious,Variety,Versatility,Vexing

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Action,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

Sylvain is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Sylvain include French NHL hockey player Sylvain Cote, French actor Sylvain Distin, French singer Sylvain Cossette, and French musician Sylvain Dupuis.

2.) Sylvain (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) reclusive

Other Forms: Syl


3.) Sylvain (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Silvan, Sylvester.

Other Forms: Silvain, Sylvian


4.) Sylvain (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Silvan, Sylvester.

Other Forms: Silvain, Sylvian


5.) SYLVAIN (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Latin Silvanus (of the woods), which is derived from silva (a wood). The name was borne by many saints, thus ensuring its use as a given name in France. Var: Silvain. (SEEL-VEN, SEEL-VANE)


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