Sylvana

Sylvana is a form of the name Silvana, the feminine derivation of Silvanus, the Roman god of the forest. The name Sylvana comes from Latin, where "silva" means "forest," and can be roughly translated as "the one who comes from the forest" or "the forest dweller."

What does the name Sylvana mean?

Sylvana is a derived form of Silvana, the feminine variant of the name Silvanus, who is known as the god of the forest in Roman mythology. The roots of the name lie in the Latin word "silva," which means "forest," and it can be interpreted as "the one who comes from the forest" or "the forest dweller." Similar names include Silvane, Silvania, and Silvanna.

Where does the name Sylvana come from?

The name Sylvana has Latin origins and means "the one who comes from the forest" or "the forest dweller." The etymology is based on the Latin term "silva," which means "forest." The name is common in both German and Slavic languages.

How do you pronounce Sylvana?

The pronunciation of Sylvana is three syllables and melodic. It is pronounced as "Syl-va-na" [zʏlˈvaːna] or [sʏlˈvaːna], with the emphasis on the syllable "-va-." The long "a" gives the sound a certain breadth and fullness. The repeated structure of the vowels creates a harmonious movement in the ending. Sylvana sounds elegant and sonorous – a name with a clear syllable structure and natural grace.

When is the name day of Sylvana?

The name day of Sylvana is February 28, when Saint Silvana is commemorated.

Popularity

In Germany, Sylvana is among the less common first names. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name reached its highest position in 2007, when it ranked 732nd. In the last ten years, Sylvana has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 3,719th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ana / Sylle / Sylli / Sylva / Sylvanchen / Sylvani / Sylvi / Sylvie / Sülvi / Vana / Vani

Similar first names

Famous people

• Sylvana Gomez (Guatemalan beach volleyball player)
• Sylvana Koch-Mehrin (German politician)
• Sylvana Lorenz (French artist)
• Sylvana Mangano (Italian actress)
• Sylvana Windsor von St Andrews (Canadian historian)
• Sylvanas Windrunner (character from World of Warcraft)