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Silvia

SIL-vee-uh

Popularity

#1166

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

21,135

Peak Year

#374 in 1991

First Recorded

1884

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Silvia is of Latin origin, meaning 'from the woods' or 'forest'. It is derived from the Latin word 'silva' meaning 'wood'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Silvia Colloca

    Italian actress, cookbook author, and television personality

  • Queen Silvia of Sweden

    The Queen consort of Sweden

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Personality Traits

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