Sylvan

Sylvan Meaning & Origin

About Sylvan
The name "Sylvan" is of Latin origin and derives from the word "silva," meaning "forest" or "woodland." It is often associated with nature and the outdoors. As a name, Sylvan signifies someone who is connected to the natural world, possessing qualities of tranquility, harmony, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of forests and woodlands.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Sylvan are male.

Sylvan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20.55% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sylvan in Braille

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

The name Sylvan in braille

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

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

The name Sylvan in sign language

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