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Silvestre
How to Pronounce Silvestre
Pronounced seel-VES-treh /silˈvɛs.trɛ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish/Portuguese form of Sylvester — from Latin silvestris, 'of the forest, woodland, wild' (silva, 'a forest')Medium
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History & Origin
Silvestre is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Sylvester — from Latin silvestris, 'of the forest, woodland, wild' (from silva, 'a forest'). Borne by early popes (St Sylvester I) and saints. A strong, earthy, classic name across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world (said 'seel-VES-treh'; nickname Silves).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, of-the-forest at the root, and earthy.
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What does the name Silvestre mean?
Silvestre is the Spanish Sylvester — Latin 'of the forest, woodland, wild'.
How do you pronounce Silvestre?
It's said seel-VES-treh /silˈvɛs.trɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Silvestre a boy or girl name?
Silvestre is a boy's name.
How popular is Silvestre?
Silvestre is a rare name in the U.S.