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Silvana

The feminine form of the Roman name Silvanus, from Latin silva, "wood, forest".

Meaning and origin

Silvana is the feminine counterpart of Silvanus, built on the Latin word for a wood or forest and named after a Roman god who watched over woodland, field boundaries and country life generally.

How to pronounce Silvana

Italianseel-VAH-nah /silˈvaːna/

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