Sylvia name meaning

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin

Usage: English, German, Italian, Scandinavian, Faroese, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: s(y)-lvia

Meaning: Wood and Forest Man

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What does Sylvia mean?
Variations of Sylvia
Nicknames for Sylvia
Middle Names for Sylvia
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What does Sylvia mean?

Preeminent and Ever lasting unisex name Sylvia means "Forest or Forest Man" which came from Latin is used specifically in Finnish, English, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Icelandic, Scandinavian, German, Faroese and Danish. Sylvia is a variant form of prevalent Silvana.

Silvana is effeminate variant of Silvan. Also Silvana is effeminate version of Silvanus. Silvana is also effeminate variant of Silvano. Outstanding and All time favorite Silvana came from Latin language, meaning of Silvana is "Wood and The Word Silva with the Meaning Wood Forest".

Sylvia is version of predominant and ceaseless Silvia. Silvia is a form of well-known Silvana. Silvia is derivative of Sylvie. Silvia is effeminate variation of Silvius. Meaning of Silvia is Maid and From the Forest is originated from Latin.

Sylvia is derived from Sylvie. Sylvie is variant form of long standing and eminent Silvia. Also Sylvie is variant form of long standing and eminent Sylvia. Meaning of Sylvie is From the Forest and Unmarried Girl came from Latin.

Sylvia is effeminate variant of Silvius. Pleasing and Perpetual Latin Silvius, meaning of Silvius is "Forest and Forest Woman" is used primarily in German and Finnish. Sylvia is celebrated on November 5th.

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How do I pronounce Sylvia?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Sylvia is s(y)-lvia. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., syl-via.

Variants of Sylvia

Silvius, Sylvi, Silvana, Silvia, Solveig, Silvanus, Silvianus, Silvan, Silvane, Sylva, Silva, Silviana, Sylviann, Ann

Nicknames for Sylvia

From ton of nicknames for the baby name Sylvia, we love these names:

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How popular is the name Sylvia?

Sylvia was a popular name in United States. Over 240644 babies have been given the first name in 220 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1937, the moniker grabbed the 50th spot and 4365 baby girls were given the name.

However after 220 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still going strong on charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 1 times Also, Sylvia is a popular name in France given to over 21430 babies in 119 years.

Recently the name is rising, in 1977, 1086 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 73rd position. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 100 baby names 7 times

Sylvia is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 614 on girl names chart when 67 babies were named Sylvia. Over 815 people have been named Sylvia in England and Wales.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1972, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 111 on girl names chart when 70 babies were given the name Sylvia.

There are over 1088 babies that have been given the name Sylvia in Ireland.

Sylvia is an uncommon baby name in Belgium where it has been in use since 1995 and peaked in 1996 when it ranked 573rd.

Over 123 babies in Belgium have been named Sylvia. However things change on global perspective, Sylvia is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in England, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Netherlands, Madagascar, Brazil, Nigeria, Philippines, Canada, Zambia, Austria, Chile, Switzerland, Rwanda, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Namibia, Jamaica, Australia, Wales, Malaysia and Tanzania.

According to our evaluation, at least 1270000 people have been bestowed Sylvia around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018			490	631
2017			486	636
2016			504	614
2015			484	658
2014			491	633

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Sylvia in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	101	16706	3358
	0	0	0	14703
	0	101	3235	5753
	0	101	637	1124
	0	0	308	0

Numerological aspects of Sylvia

You are an example of how a true friend and perfect lover should look like if no 6 is your personality number. You love people back but not with the same intensity they love and care about you. You are like a cat. No matter how you fall, you always get back on your feet. You can stare at a wall and not feel bored because of your busy mind. Be proud of yourself because even if you doubt your value, people like you are rare these days.

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Middle names for Sylvia

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Famous people named Sylvia

Sylvia Sayer, passionate conservationist and environmental campaigner on behalf of Dartmoor
Sylvia Fraser, Canadian novelist, journalist and travel writer

Sylvia McNicoll, Canadian children's writer who lives in Burlington
Sylvia Lynd, poet, essayist, short story writer and novelist
Sylvia Ströher, German businesswoman
Sylvia Rimm, American psychologist specializing in parenting
Sylvia Sweeney, Canadian executive television producer and Olympian
Sylvia Frumkin, pseudonym given for the schizophrenic subject of Susan Sheehan's 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography 'Is There No Place on Earth for Me?' first published serially
Sylvia Wetzel, Buddhist feminist
Sylvia Engdahl, American writer, known best for science fiction
Sylvia Rhone, American music industry executive
Sylvia Murphy, popular singer on radio and television programs on the CBC
Sylvia Ashton-Warner, New Zealand writer, poet and educator

Sylvia Olden Lee, renowned vocal coach and accompanist
Sylvia Plachy, Hungarian/American photographer
Sylvia Crowe, English landscape architect and garden designer
Sylvia Sackville, Countess De La Warr, distinguished public servant and a former Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party
Sylvia Glickman, pianist, composer, teacher
Sylvia Sykes, American swing dancer, instructor, judge
Sylvia Legris, Canadian poet
Sylvia Marlowe, b
Sylvia O'Brien, Irish-born American actress and singer
Sylvia Striplin, New York-based jazz, soul, and R&B vocalist
Sylvia Dee, American lyricist and novelist best
Sylvia Sherry, English author
Sylvia Schur, She also wrote recipes for Ann Page and Betty Crocker and helped develop menus for restaurants

Sylvia Lindgren, Swedish social democratic politician
Sylvia Grey, English actress and dancer best remembered for her roles in burlesque productions
Sylvia Wynter, Sylvia Wynter was
Sylvia Kay, English character actress
Sylvia Brownrigg, American author
Sylvia Pressler, American judge
Sylvia Jebiwott Kibet, Kenyan long-distance runner
Sylvia Eder, former Austrian alpine skier
Sylvia Iparraguirre, Argentine novelist and human rights activist
Sylvia Woods, American harpist and composer perhaps best
Sylvia Honegger, Swiss cross country skier
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Sylvia Telles, Brazilian jazz samba and bossa nova singer of the 1950s and 1960s
Sylvia Fisher, Australian operatic soprano whose stage career was made

Sylvia Smith, British author
Sylvia A. Law, Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law
Sylvia Earle, American marine biologist, explorer, author
Sylvia Kierkegaard, Philippine jurist specializing in computer law
Sylvia T. Ceyer, professor of chemistry at MIT
Sylvia Plath, American poet, novelist, and short-story writer
Sylvia Anderson, English television and film producer, writer
Sylvia Robinson, American singer, musician, record producer
Sylvia Beach, American-born bookseller and publisher
Sylvia Pankhurst, English campaigner for the suffragette movement
Sylvia Hermon, Northern Irish politician
Sylvia Browne, American author
Sylvia Heal, British Labour Party politician

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