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Sylvania

sil-VAY-nee-uh

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Latin

Total Births

546

Peak Year

#18 in 1915

First Recorded

1881

Style

Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Sylvania is a Latin-derived name meaning 'from the woods' or 'of the forest.' It evokes imagery of nature and tranquility.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

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Personality Traits

Nature-lovingPeacefulWiseArtistic

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