What is the origin of the name Sylvana?

Sylvana is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Sylvana?

Sylvana is currently ranked #15013 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Sylvana?

Sylvana is pronounced sil-VAH-nah.

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Sylvana

sil-VAH-nah

Popularity

#15013

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

804

Peak Year

#24 in 2008

First Recorded

1951

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Sylvana is a Latin name meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodland'. It is related to the Roman goddess of the woods, Silvana.

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Syl Vana

Spelling Variations

Silvana Sylvania

Similar Names

Olivia Ariana Juliana Viviana

Personality Traits

naturalgracefulpeacefulstrong

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