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Silvestre

sil-VES-tre

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginSpanish

The Story of Silvestre

This name carries the deep, quiet essence of the forest, a wild and natural spirit waiting for your son.

Silvestre is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Sylvester, derived from the Latin word 'silvestris,' meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded.' This name traces back to ancient Roman times, evoking imagery of natural landscapes and the untamed wilderness. It has been a choice for those who feel a connection to the earth, moving through Iberian cultures and across the Atlantic.

There is a profound, earthy resonance to the name Silvestre. When you say it, you can almost feel the cool shade of trees and the quiet strength of nature. This is a name for your son that suggests independence and an artistic spirit, someone who finds peace in the natural world and carries its wild beauty within.

What It Means

Spanish and Portuguese form of Sylvester, derived from the Latin *silvestris*, meaning 'of the forest' or 'wooded'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Silvestre Revueltas

    Mexican composer of classical music

Personality Traits

nature-lovingartisticindependentpeaceful

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#60 in 1994

Total Births

2,437

First Recorded

1912

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