Boy name
Silvester name meaning
“of the forest”
Silvester is a masculine name from Latin silvester, meaning of the forest or relating to woodland. The source word derives from silva, the Latin word for forest. The name is also associated with Saint Sylvester, alongside its direct linguistic connection with the Latin vocabulary for forests.
What does Silvester mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Silvester
From Latin silvester ‘of the forest’, derived from silva ‘forest’. The name is also associated with Saint Sylvester.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Silvester
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Silvester, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Silvester: of the forest
- Pilipus: lover of horses
- Theodore: gift from God
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Silvester Kristiyono Davit
Meaning of each word
- Silvester: of the forest
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
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Silvester Yopi
Meaning of each word
- Silvester: of the forest
- Yopi: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Korneles: associated with a horn
- Silvester: of the forest
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Silvester Valentine
Meaning of each word
- Silvester: of the forest
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Silvester: of the forest
- Micky: who is like God?
- Urbanus: associated with city life
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How to pronounce Silvester
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦶꦭ꧀ꦮ꦳ꦺꦱ꧀ꦠꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮜ᮪ᮗᮨᮞ᮪ᮒᮨᮁ |
Is Silvester a boy’s name?
Yes, Silvester is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Silvester ranks #2,086 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Silvester
- Silvester Tung Kiem San · b. 1961
- Silvester Anton Esa · b. 1975
- Silvester Djuma · b. 1949
- Silvester Hale · b. 1955
- Silvester Loye · b. 1970
- Silvester Ratu Lodo
- Silvester Veviviandre Gawa · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Silvester
What is the meaning of Silvester?
Silvester means of the forest. From Latin silvester ‘of the forest’, derived from silva ‘forest’. The name is also associated with Saint Sylvester.
Is Silvester a boy’s name?
Yes, Silvester is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Silvester?
Silvester is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Silvester have?
Silvester has 3 syllables (Sil-ves-ter) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Silvester?
Silvester ranks #2,086 among boy names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Silvester?
Some ideas: Silvester Pilipus Theodore; Silvester Kristiyono Davit; Silvester Yopi.
Famous people named Silvester?
Notable people named Silvester include Silvester Tung Kiem San, Silvester Anton Esa, Silvester Djuma.
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