Silvan

Silvan Meaning & Origin

About Silvan
The name "Silvan" is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woodland." It is a unisex name that signifies a connection to nature and the outdoors. People named Silvan are often associated with qualities such as strength, tranquility, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Silvan are male.

Silvan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L V AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/silvan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silvan in Braille

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

The name Silvan in braille

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

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

The name Silvan in sign language

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