Female Name
Sylvia
ˈsɪl.vi.ə
ˈsɪl.vi.aː
ˈsyl.ʋi.ɑ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
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Animal Crossing characters
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ballet
Cyprus in the Eurovision Song Contest
Desperate Housewives characters
Dragalia Lost characters
feminine forms
Fringe characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
83/100
classic140%
mature65%
formal120%
upper class120%
natural120%
wholesome120%
refined160%
strange100%
serious120%
Meaning & Etymology
Sylvia is a variant of Silvia, which has been the most common English spelling since the 19th century. The name is of Latin origin, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest'. It has been used widely in English-speaking countries and has a rich cultural and historical background.
Etymology
Original Form:
Silvia
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest'. The spelling 'Sylvia' became more common in English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia