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

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