Sylvain

Sylvain Meaning & Origin

About Sylvain
The name "Sylvain" is of French origin and is derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woodland." As a result, the name carries the meaning of "man of the forest" or "from the woods." It is often associated with qualities such as nature, tranquility, and a connection to the outdoors.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sylvain are male.

Sylvain Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 L V EY1 N
🌐 IPA
/sɪlˈveɪn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sylvain in Braille

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

The name Sylvain in braille

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

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

The name Sylvain in sign language

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