Silje name meaning
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What does Silje mean?
Origin of Darling and Contemporary Silje is in Latin is majorly used in Scandinavian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish and is used for girls, meaning of Silje is "Blind". Silje is form of virtuous, prominent and everlasting Cecilia.
Also Cecilia is equivalent of Caecilia in Nordic language. Predominant and Fresh Latin Cecilia, meaning of Cecilia is "Dim Sighted, Indication of the Gender of Caecilier and Sixth". Silje is equivalent of Cilie in Nordic language.
How do I pronounce Silje?
Two syllabled Silje is most commonly pronounced as SILL-yeh with emphasis on first SILL syllable.
Variants of Silje
Caecilius, Cecilia, Cacelia, Cecilie, Celia, Cilie, Cilia, Cilje, Cecelie, Ceilia, Selia, Lucelia, Celiana, Caelius, Caelia, Celeste, Celina, Ciliane, Fransilia
How popular is the name Silje?
Silje is common in Denmark where over 1554 new-borns have been given the name since 2006. At the peak of its usage in 2011, 192 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 36th position.
In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 9 times Silje is an uncommon baby name in still in use in United States. But Silje is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 500 have the name.
At least, 10000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11346 | 8 |
| 2017 | 15794 | 5 |
| 2016 | 12782 | 7 |
| 2015 | 14427 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8462 | 13 |
Facts
Silje in Nordic countries
| Countries | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 92 | 17 |
 | 0 | 50 |
Here's what numbers has to say about Silje
You are intelligent and independent. Passion doesn't last much but respect and care do. You want to be the boss in every situation. You love to travel but lack the money at the moment. Having letter S as your cornerstone represents your restless spirit, active brain, strong emotions, ability to attract money and impulsiveness. Asking others to help you out is out of the question. Nothing can stop them from achieving what they intended.
If you like Silje, you would love these names
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- Luvina - Origin of Atypical and Enduring Luvina is in English and Latin is used dominantly in English bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Luvina is "Derived from the Roman Given Name Levinia or Little Beloved One"
- Maresa means Sea or A Native of the Island of Thera came from Latin and Italian used as a baby girl name is used in English
- Elvena - Meaning of Elvena is Elfin or Good Elf is of Latin origin and a girl name is commonly used in English
- Caren - Eminent Caren is used mainly in Finnish, English and Swedish is originated from Old Greek and Latin used for girls, Caren means "Beloved or The Pure"
Famous people named Silje
- Silje Nergaard, Norwegian jazz vocalist and songwriter
- Silje Vige, Norwegian singer from Jørpeland outside Stavanger
- Silje Schei Tveitdal, Norwegian environmentalist and politician for the Socialist Left Party
- Silje Salomonsen in Eventyrland as Actress
- Silje Storstein in Sofies verden as Actress
- Silje Aas Meyer in Den Hengte Mannen as Actress
- Silje Torp in Hawaii, Oslo as Actress
- Silje Reinåmo in Thale as Actress
- Silje Andresen in short A Kiss in the Snow as Actress
Lists having Silje
- Girl names beginning with S
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- Popular Girl Names in Norway (1999)
- Baby Names that mean Blind