Silva

Silva Meaning & Origin

About Silva
The name "Silva" is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "silva" which means "forest" or "woodland" in Latin. It is a surname that is commonly found in Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian-speaking regions. The name "Silva" often signifies a connection to nature and can be associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Silva are female.

Silva Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L V AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪlvə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silva in Braille

Here's how to represent Silva in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Silva in braille

How to Spell the Name Silva in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Silva using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Silva in sign language

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