Sylvian

Sylvian Meaning & Origin

About Sylvian
The name "Sylvian" is derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woods." It is a masculine name that conveys a connection to nature and the outdoors. People with this name are often associated with qualities such as tranquility, wisdom, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L V IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sylvian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sylvian in Braille

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

The name Sylvian in braille

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

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

The name Sylvian in sign language

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