Sylvia
/SIHⱢVEEUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Sylvia is a English name meaning "Wooded; forest". 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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