Male Name
Silouanos
si.loː.aː.nós
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
green
nature
plants
trees
Writing Systems
ΣιλουανόςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
34/100
Meaning & Etymology
Silouanos is a form of the name Silvanus used in the Greek New Testament. The name Silvanus itself is derived from the Latin 'silva', meaning 'forest' or 'woodland', indicating a connection to nature and the outdoors. Silouanos, as used in the Greek New Testament, carries this meaning forward, symbolizing a person who is deeply connected to the natural world or who embodies the qualities of the forest.
Etymology
Original Form:
Silvanus
Evolution:
From Latin 'silva' (forest) to Silvanus, and then adapted into Greek as Silouanos.
Source:
Greek New Testament