Silvanus

The name Silvanus has its roots in the ancient Roman god of the forest, fields, and herds. It is derived from the Latin word 'silva', which means 'the forest'.

What does the name Silvanus mean?

The first name Silvanus refers to the ancient Roman god of the forest and is derived from the Latin 'silva', meaning 'the forest'. Thus, Silvanus can be interpreted as 'the one who comes from the forest' or 'the forest dweller'. The Etruscans already worshipped a forest god named Selvans, although its origin remains unclear. The Romans later adapted this name to the Latin 'silva', leading to the emergence of Silvanus. In the Bible, Silvanus appears in the form of Silas, who was a companion of the Apostle Paul. Nowadays, Silvanus is rather rare as a first name, while the short form Silvan is somewhat more common. Other variants include Silvain, Silvanius, Silvano, and Sylvain, while the feminine form is Silvana.

Where does the name Silvanus come from?

The name Silvanus is a masculine first name whose roots lie in the Latin and Roman language. The meaning 'the one who comes from the forest' or 'the forest dweller' arises from the

How do you pronounce Silvanus?

The pronunciation of Silvanus is three syllables and flows melodically. The name is pronounced as 'Sil-va-nus' [zɪlˈvaːnʊs], with the middle syllable stressed and the long 'a' giving the sound breadth and fullness. The ending '-us' gives the name a classic, closed note. Silvanus radiates dignity and a connection to nature, convincing with a clear syllable structure, harmonious sound curves, and a rich tradition.

When is the name day of Silvanus?

The name day for Silvanus is celebrated on several days: February 18, May 4, July 13, October 16, November 12, and December 2.

Popularity

In Germany, Silvanus is among the less common first names. In 2010, it ranked 2,204th among the most common male first names. From 2010 to 2024, Silvanus was given in Germany less than 10 times, which placed it at 8,037th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Sil / Silvi

Famous people

• Silvanus Njambari (Namibian football player)
• Silvanus Phillips Thompson (physicist from Great Britain)
• Silvanus Trevail (architect from England)