Sylva

Sylva Meaning & Origin

About Sylva
The name "Sylva" is of Latin origin and is derived from the word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland." It symbolizes nature, growth, and tranquility. People named Sylva are often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and a deep connection to the natural world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sylva are female.

Sylva Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% 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 Sylva in Braille

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

The name Sylva in braille

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

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

The name Sylva in sign language

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