Sylvia
From Latin meaning "of the forest" or "wooded", evoking natural and woodsy associations.
Meaning and origin
Sylvia is the English variant of Silvia, a name derived from the Latin silva meaning "forest" or "wood".
How to pronounce Sylvia
| English (US) | SIL-vee-uh /ˈsɪlviə/ |
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