Sylvaine
/seelvehn/ French Female
Meaning & Origin
Sylvaine is a French name meaning "Of the forest". It originates from BE, Canada, CH, CM, DE. Derived from the Latin word "silva," meaning "forest" or "wood."
Quick Facts
Language French
Gender Female
Phonetic seelvehn
IPA silvɛn
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as seelvehn. Keep the original French phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sylvaine
- · Sylvaine Margaine - French politician
- · Sylvaine Strike - South African theatre director
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