Syl

Syl Meaning & Origin

About Syl
The name "Syl" is a diminutive form of the name "Sylvester" or "Sylvia." It is derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woods." As a name, "Syl" carries connotations of nature, tranquility, and a connection to the outdoors. It often symbolizes someone who is gentle, peaceful, and in tune with the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Syl are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SL
🗽 NYSIIS
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🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L
🌐 IPA
/syl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Syl in Braille

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

The name Syl in braille

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

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

The name Syl in sign language

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