Male Name
Sylas
ˈsaɪ.ləs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
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variants
Characteristics
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Overall Rating
75/100
Meaning & Etymology
Sylas is a variant of the name Silas, which is found in the Polish New Testament. The name Silas itself is derived from the Greek name Σίλας (Silas) or Σιλουανός (Silouanos), and it was used by a prominent member of the Early Christian community who accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.
Etymology
Original Form:
Σίλας/Σιλουανός (Silas/Silouanos)
Evolution:
The name Silas evolved from its Greek origins to its Latin form Silvanus, and later to its variant Sylas in the Polish New Testament.
Source:
Greek and Latin origins, with Polish adaptation.