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Silvano
Pronounced sil-VAH-noh /sɪlˈvɑ.noʊ/Medium
Meaning: The Italian/Spanish form of Silvanus — from Latin silva, 'a wood, a forest'; 'of the woods; a forest dweller' (Silvanus was a Roman woodland god)Low
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History & Origin
Silvano is the Italian and Spanish form of Silvanus — from Latin silva, 'a wood, a forest' — 'of the woods; a forest dweller' (Silvanus was a Roman god of woods and fields; we note the deity link). Despite the pagan root, it was borne by early saints. A lyrical, classic name (said 'sil-VAH-noh'; nickname Silvio).
In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, of-the-woods at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Silvano mean?
Silvano is the Italian/Spanish Silvanus — Latin 'of the woods; a forest dweller' (also a woodland god, which we note).
How do you pronounce Silvano?
It's said sil-VAH-noh /sɪlˈvɑ.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Silvano a boy or girl name?
Silvano is a boy's name.
How popular is Silvano?
Silvano is a rare name in the U.S.