Unisex name
Silva name meaning
“forest, woodland”
Silva is a name for girls and boys commonly linked to Latin silva, meaning forest or woodland. Alongside its use as a given name, Silva is also known as a Portuguese surname. The same spelling therefore appears in both given names and family names.
What does Silva mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Silva
Related to Latin silva, meaning forest or woodland. It is also known as a Portuguese surname and as a given name.
Name combinations with Silva
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Silva, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Silva Cahyaningrum Apriyanti
Meaning of each word
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
- Apriyanti: associated with the month of April
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Meaning of each word
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Kirana: a ray of light
- Larasati: harmonious, well matched
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Silva Komala
Meaning of each word
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Komala: soft, delicate, gentle
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Meaning of each word
- Pujawati: a woman characterized by devotion
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Yuniarsih: June; affection
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Silva Juliani
Meaning of each word
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Juliani: associated with Julius or July
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Meaning of each word
- Silva: forest, woodland
- Bunga: blossom of a plant
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
How to pronounce Silva
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮜ᮪ᮗ |
Is Silva a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Silva is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Silva ranks #144 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Silva
- Silvia♀Of the forest
- Silvi♀Of the forest
- Sila♂♀Moral character or good conduct
- Siska♀Frankish woman or woman from France
- Sinta♀Furrow made by a plow
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Sylvia♀Of the forest
- Sisca♀Frankish woman, woman from France
- Selvia♀Associated with the forest
- Selvi♀Forest
- Sita♀Furrow made by a plough
- Sella♂♀Rock
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Silva
- Silva R. Kavadia · b. 1987
- Silva Salsabila · b. 1995
- Silva Yenni · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Silva
What is the meaning of Silva?
Silva means forest, woodland. Related to Latin silva, meaning forest or woodland. It is also known as a Portuguese surname and as a given name.
Is Silva a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Silva is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 37% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Silva?
Silva is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Silva have?
Silva has 2 syllables (Sil-va) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Silva?
Silva ranks #144 among unisex names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Silva?
Some ideas: Silva Cahyaningrum Apriyanti; Silva Kirana Larasati; Silva Komala.
Famous people named Silva?
Notable people named Silva include Silva R. Kavadia, Silva Salsabila, Silva Yenni.
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