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    Sylvestr

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sylvestr

    Sylvestr

    Boy
    Slavic
    2 syllables

    Sylvestr (Сильвестр) is a Slavic boy's name meaning "A Slavic name derived from Latin meaning of the woods. It is used as a formal masculine name in various Slavic regions.".

    Sylvestr is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "A Slavic name derived from Latin meaning of the woods. It is used as a formal masculine name in various Slavic regions.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

    Native script
    Сильвестр
    Origin
    Slavic
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

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    Meaning

    A Slavic name derived from Latin meaning of the woods. It is used as a formal masculine name in various Slavic regions.

    Popularity

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    Written as Сильвестр

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    What does Sylvestr mean?

    Sylvestr is a boy name of Slavic origin meaning "A Slavic name derived from Latin meaning of the woods. It is used as a formal masculine name in various Slavic regions.".

    How popular is Sylvestr?

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    Sister names that go with Sylvestr

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    Name numerology

    9is the Chaldean number for Sylvestr.

    Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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    Names with a similar meaning to Sylvestr

    Sylvestr means "A Slavic name derived from Latin meaning of the woods. It is used as a formal masculine name in various Slavic regions." — these names share that spirit.

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    • Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
    • Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
    • Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
    • Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
    • Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
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