Sylvesta

Sylvesta Meaning & Origin

About Sylvesta
The name Sylvesta is derived from the Latin name Silvester, which means "of the forest" or "from the woods." It is a variant of the name Sylvester and is often associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and a deep connection to nature. Sylvesta is a name that evokes a sense of wildness and natural beauty, symbolizing someone who is in tune with their surroundings and possesses a strong spirit.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFST
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0410230
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH0 L V EH1 S T AH0
🌐 IPA
/sylvesta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sylvesta in Braille

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

The name Sylvesta in braille

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

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

The name Sylvesta in sign language

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