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The baby name Silvana is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sil-VAAH-na.

Silvana is Italian, Latin, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3
Origin: Italian, Latin, Spanish
Pronunciation: sil-VAAH-na

What is the meaning of the name Silvana ?

The baby name Silvana is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sil-VAAH-na.

Silvana is Italian, Latin, Spanish in Origin.

Silvana is the Italian and Spanish feminine form of Latin Silvanus, a Roman divine name and cognomen built on silva, wood or forest, with the adjectival suffix -ānus, indicating belonging or relation. The earliest securely attested form is Latin Silvānus; its feminine Silvāna is literally of the woodlands or pertaining to the forest.

In Roman religion Silvanus protected woods, boundaries, and uncultivated land, giving the name a clear mythological association. Silvana has been used especially in Italy and in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, alongside Silvia, Sylvana, Silviana, and the masculine Silvano. It appears in Carl Maria von Weber’s opera Silvana and is borne by Italian actresses Silvana Mangano and Silvana Pampanini. In the United States it has remained outside the Top 1000, functioning more as a recognizable European and Latin-language name than a mainstream English one.

Silvana has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Silvana

Silvana Mangano Actor · Born 1930 · Italy Silvana Mangano was an Italian actress best known for her role in the film 'Bitter Rice' which became a classic of Italian cinema. She also starred in 'Death in Venice' and 'Dune', showcasing her versatility and talent. Her performances left a lasting impact on the film industry. Silvana Armenulić Actor · Born 1939 · Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Silvana Armenulić was a Yugoslav singer-songwriter and actress best known as one of the biggest stars of folk music and sevdalinka in former Yugoslavia, often called the "Queen of Sevdalinka." Born Zilha Bajraktarević in 1939, she became famous under her stage name and was celebrated for songs like "Šta će mi život," "Ciganine, ti što sviraš," and "Rane moje."

Silvana – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL Girls 0 #27 451 4,141
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
BR Girls 0 #34 10,655 12,708
UY Girls 0 #37 3,555 6,731
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
AL 0 #50 26 2,372
UY 0 #53 161 2,477
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
IT Girls 0 #58 52,130 9,415
LU 0 #62 5 2,830
AR Girls 0 #64 3,058 8,289
MT Girls 0 #71 85 3,773
JP 0 #72 6 4,057
BG 0 #74 9 1,799
AO 0 #75 3 2,729
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
RS 0 #82 3 923
AR 0 #88 102 2,915
BR 0 #92 389 5,969
EC 0 #96 20 2,502
ID Girls 0 #96 7 3,319
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
HR Girls 0 #102 384 3,687
RS Girls 0 #103 33 1,651
EC Girls 0 #104 166 3,650
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
CY Girls 0 #121 5 3,755
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
MU 0 #124 13 3,613
GR 0 #128 8 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
GR Girls 0 #140 107 6,293
SI Girls 0 #150 25 2,769
BG Girls 0 #154 71 3,559
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
CL Girls 0 #155 3,037 14,098
AO Girls 0 #157 53 4,575
HR 0 #158 22 2,081
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
IT 0 #168 1,694 4,183
LU Girls 0 #169 17 4,850
PE 0 #172 149 6,350
CL 0 #173 333 6,867
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
BO Girls 0 #186 854 9,488
PT Girls 0 #194 461 7,952
Austria 0 #198 16 850
PT 0 #200 47 4,161
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
JP Girls 0 #210 36 6,592
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
PE Girls 0 #217 2,137 14,861
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
Germany Girls 0 #226 1,431 4,949
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
MU Girls 0 #238 114 8,539
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #242 5 3,322
Austria Girls 0 #244 202 1,885
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
Canada Girls 2024 #271 15 2,795
CO Girls 0 #271 2,675 16,140
BO 0 #272 110 6,868
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
AL Boys 0 #289 10 5,122
DK Girls 0 #293 24 7,429
GT 0 #300 15 5,948
QA Girls 0 #305 12 15,378
CO 0 #308 192 7,768
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
SD Girls 0 #312 34 7,678
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #346 6 5,378
NL 0 #347 45 2,481
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
EG 0 #360 41 6,387
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
Germany 0 #369 70 2,542
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
UY Boys 0 #369 31 5,922
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
MX 0 #381 33 8,339
Spain 0 #384 69 2,326
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
LB 0 #400 294 13,263
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
GT Girls 0 #404 102 7,500
OM Girls 0 #418 7 15,987
Spain Girls 0 #423 822 5,561
AR Boys 0 #426 42 7,628
PA Girls 0 #426 56 9,861
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CR Girls 0 #449 84 11,342
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
IQ Girls 0 #465 40 11,303
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
NL Girls 0 #515 527 5,933
IR Girls 0 #517 14 8,334
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
EG Girls 0 #529 512 14,742
CM Girls 0 #530 11 11,671
AE Girls 0 #532 22 20,968
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
IL Girls 0 #565 53 11,648
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
MX Girls 0 #603 825 17,781
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
BR Boys 0 #622 131 12,213
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
SY 0 #652 77 11,684
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
PE Boys 0 #860 19 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #872 45 8,487
CO Boys 0 #896 25 15,656
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
MA 0 #1,086 43 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,098 44 25,928
DZ 0 #1,154 23 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,177 296 10,046
TR 0 #1,180 32 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Silvana is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Silvana

Silvana is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Silvana is a 3 syllable name, pronounced sil-VAAH-na.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sylvana, Silvanna, Sylvanna, Silvia, Sylvia and Silviana.
Yes — Silvana ranked #131 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Silvana ranks highest in Switzerland (#131 in 2024).
Yes — 2 notable people named Silvana are in our database, including Silvana Mangano (Actor), Silvana Armenulić (Actor).