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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