Sylvia
/SIHⱢVEEUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Sylvia is a English name meaning "Wooded; forest". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh. Latin, derived from 'silva' meaning "wood" or "forest."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic SIHⱢVEEUH
IPA ˈsɪɫviə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SIHⱢVEEUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Sylvia
- · Sylvia Plath - Poet
- · Sylvia Earle - Marine Biologist
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