Sylvia

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Sylvia means "wood" or "forest". It is derived from the Latin word "silva".
Pronunciation
SIL-vee-ə(English)
SUYL-vee-ah(Finnish)
The name Sylvia is pronounced as "SIL-vee-uh".
Popularity
The popularity of the name Sylvia has fluctuated over time, but it has remained a fairly consistently used name. As of 2021, it is ranked #492 in the United States, and #745 in England and Wales.

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Sylvia Name meanings & History

The name Sylvia means "wood" or "forest". It is derived from the Latin word "silva". Variant of Silvia. This has been the most common English spelling since the 19th century. Sylvia is a popular name among parents who are looking for a classic and timeless name with a connection to nature. It is often used in English-speaking countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom.

Zodiac Sign of Sylvia: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Sylvia:

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

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

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

V: Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility,Variety

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

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

Sylvia is:

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

Famous People

There have been several famous individuals named Sylvia, including actress Sylvia Sidney, poet Sylvia Plath, and activist Sylvia Rivera.

2.) SYLVIA (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: Popular Scandinavian form of the Latin Silvia (of the woods or forest), a name derived from silva (a forest, a wood). (SEEL-VEE-AH)


3.) Sylvia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) sylvan; girl of the forest

Other Forms: Syl, Sylvea


4.) Sylvia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) forest. Literature: Sylvia Plath was a well-known American poet. See also Silvia,Xylia.

Other Forms: Sylvette


5.) Sylvia (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Woodland woman

Other Forms: Silvia


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