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Sylvia

Girl

Latin origin · /SIL-vee-uh/ · nature

Meaning: From the forest.

Popularity 59/1003 syllables↑ Rising

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Today, Sylvia is an uncommon name (popularity 59/100).

It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.

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The name Sylvia is derived from the Latin word 'silva', meaning 'forest' or 'wood'. It was popularized by Saint Silvia, the mother of Pope Gregory the Great, and has been used in various cultures, often associated with nature and tranquility.

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