Sylvan
of the woods, forest spirit
GenderUnisexOriginLatinSay itSIL-vanPopularityVery rare
Pronounced SIL-van
About the name Sylvan
Sylvan means 'of the forest,' evoking dappled woodland light and the Roman god of the woods. It's earthy and quietly poetic.
Peaceful, woodsy at heart, and naturally soothing.
Fun fact
Sylvanus was the Roman god of forests, fields, and boundaries between wild and cultivated land.
Nicknames for Sylvan
Syl
Variations
Silvan