Girl name
Sylvia name meaning
“of the forest”
Sylvia is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning of the forest. It is a spelling variant of Silvia, a name derived from the Latin word silva, meaning forest. Sylvia and Silvia therefore share the same source and forest-related meaning through their connection with that Latin word.
What does Sylvia mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Sylvia
A spelling variant of Silvia, a Latin name derived from silva, ‘forest’.
Name combinations with Sylvia
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Sylvia, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Sylvia as a first name
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Sylvia Anindita
Interpretation
May this person from the forest possess a character beyond reproach.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Anindita: blameless, without fault
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Sylvia Olivia
Interpretation
A picture of an olive tree paired with woodland origins in a name.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Olivia: olive tree or fruit
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A picture of fragrant hopes accompanying a person from the forest.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Cita: thought, desire, or aspiration
- Arum: fragrant, sweet-smelling
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Sylvia Cahyaningrum
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A picture of someone from the forest radiating the light of beauty.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Cahyaningrum: radiance of beauty
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A picture of a lovely person from the forest wearing a small crown.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Ajeng: lovely, beautiful
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
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Sylvia Laras
Interpretation
May this person from the forest always live in harmony.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Laras: accord; musical harmony
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Sylvia Cahyani
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A picture of someone from the forest filled with radiance.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Cahyani: radiant, full of light
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May this person from the forest hold hopes that are whole.Meaning of each word
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Ema: whole or universal
- Nadya: hope; tender or fresh
Sylvia as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a woody woodland vine associated with April.Meaning of each word
- Liana: woody climbing vine
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Apriani: associated with the month of April
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A picture of a girl from the forest wearing a small crown.Meaning of each word
- Tiara: small ornamental crown
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Kania: girl, young woman
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May this eighth person from the forest flourish and bloom.Meaning of each word
- Oktavia: the eighth
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Thalia: blooming, flourishing
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Interpretation
A picture of someone from the forest with a gemstone's essence and joy.Meaning of each word
- Ratnasari: essence of a jewel
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Nanda: joy, delight
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A picture of a honeybee from the forest amid radiant light.Meaning of each word
- Melisa: honey-producing bee
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Cahaya: radiance or shining illumination
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A picture of a free woman from the forest amid starlight.Meaning of each word
- Karolina: a free woman
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Astria: star
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A picture of golden palm blossoms paired with origins in the forest.Meaning of each word
- Mayang: a palm or areca flower cluster
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
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A picture of a noble person from the forest amid starlight.Meaning of each word
- Lintang: a star in the sky
- Sylvia: of the forest
- Adelia: noble, of noble origin
Sylvia as a last name
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Agustia Sylvia
Interpretation
May this person from the forest possess greatness and nobility.Meaning of each word
- Agustia: great, venerable
- Sylvia: of the forest
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A picture of the earth's gemstone essence paired with woodland origins.Meaning of each word
- Ratnasari: essence of a jewel
- Pertiwi: earth, homeland
- Sylvia: of the forest
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Paramita Sylvia
Interpretation
May this person from the forest possess virtue in its perfection.Meaning of each word
- Paramita: perfection of virtue
- Sylvia: of the forest
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A picture of light from the forest inviting thought and reflection.Meaning of each word
- Chintya: thought of, contemplated
- Nurlia: light
- Sylvia: of the forest
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Gladys Sylvia
Interpretation
A picture of a land connected with origins in the forest.Meaning of each word
- Gladys: land, territory
- Sylvia: of the forest
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Aurelia Sylvia
Interpretation
A picture of someone from the forest with a golden glow.Meaning of each word
- Aurelia: golden; shining like gold
- Sylvia: of the forest
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Citra Sylvia
Interpretation
A picture of a painting paired with woodland origins in a name.Meaning of each word
- Citra: image, painting
- Sylvia: of the forest
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Priyanti Sylvia
Interpretation
May this person from the forest always be cherished and loved.Meaning of each word
- Priyanti: beloved, cherished
- Sylvia: of the forest
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How to pronounce Sylvia
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱ꧀ꦲ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮤᮜ᮪ᮗᮤᮃ |
Is Sylvia a girl’s name?
Yes, Sylvia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sylvia ranks #288 among girl names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Sylvia
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Sylvia
- Sylvia Fully · b. 1988
- Sylvia Saartje · b. 1957
- Sylvia W. Sumarlin · b. 1963
- Sylvia Genpati
- Sylvia Widiantono · b. 1945
- Sylvia Anita Lalamentik · b. 1969
- Sylvia Arifin · b. 1957
- Sylvia Asih Anggraeni · b. 1953
- Sylvia D Elvira · b. 1959
- Sylvia Dwihartanty · b. 1993
- Sylvia Emillia
- Sylvia Emillia · b. 1970
FAQ about the name Sylvia
What is the meaning of Sylvia?
Sylvia means of the forest. A spelling variant of Silvia, a Latin name derived from silva, ‘forest’.
Is Sylvia a girl’s name?
Yes, Sylvia is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Sylvia?
Sylvia is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Sylvia have?
Sylvia has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sylvia?
Sylvia ranks #288 among girl names in our data sample (33 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Sylvia?
Some ideas: Sylvia Anindita; Liana Sylvia Apriani; Agustia Sylvia.
Famous people named Sylvia?
Notable people named Sylvia include Sylvia Fully, Sylvia Saartje, Sylvia W. Sumarlin.
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