Name meaning
Silvia
means “of the forest”
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, German, Scandinavian
- Spellings
- Silvia · Sylvia · Silvana
- Say it
- SIL-vee-ah
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Silvia comes from the Latin word silva, forest. In Roman legend, Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. The name is loved across Europe and Latin America, and its English sister is Sylvia.
Roots
From Latin silva (forest, wood), feminine of Silvius.
Where it is used
Popular in Italy, Spain, Romania, Germany and Scandinavia.
Famous people named Silvia
- Queen Silvia of Sweden (born 1943)
Silvia name FAQ
What does the name Silvia mean?
Silvia means “of the forest”. From Latin silva (forest, wood), feminine of Silvius.
Where does the name Silvia come from?
Silvia is of Latin origin. Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian, German families.
How do you pronounce Silvia?
Silvia is usually pronounced SIL-vee-ah.
Is Silvia a boy's or a girl's name?
Silvia is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Silvia?
Related spellings and forms include Sylvia, Silvana.
Who are famous people named Silvia?
Queen Silvia of Sweden (born 1943).
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.