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Sylvan

From Latin meaning "of the forest" or "wooded", evoking natural, woodland imagery.

Meaning and origin

Sylvan is either a variant of the Roman name Silvanus or derived from the Latin silva meaning "wood" or "forest".

How to pronounce Sylvan

English (US)SIL-vun /ˈsɪlvən/

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