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The baby name Sylvano is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sil-VAH-no (IPA: /sɪlˈvɑːnoʊ/).

Sylvano is Latin, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Latin, Spanish
Pronunciation: sil-VAH-no (IPA: /sɪlˈvɑːnoʊ/)

What is the meaning of the name Sylvano ?

The baby name Sylvano is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced sil-VAH-no (IPA: /sɪlˈvɑːnoʊ/).

Sylvano is Latin, Spanish in Origin.

Sylvano is a Romance masculine name from Latin Silvanus, meaning “of the woods” or “forest dweller,” built on silva, “forest.” In classical myth Silvanus was the rustic god who guarded fields, trees, and flocks, giving the name enduring arboreal imagery and pastoral charm.

The spelling with y reflects modern, cross-linguistic influence (cf. French Sylvain, English Sylvan); the traditional form in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese is Silvano. The name gained Christian currency through Silvanus in the New Testament - also known as Silas - a companion of Paul and Peter, which helped it survive into medieval and modern Europe. Attested across Italy, the Iberian world, and Latin America, Sylvano today remains uncommon but recognizable. Related variants include Silvan, Sylvan, Silvano, Silviano, Sylvain, and the Latin Silvanus; feminine forms include Silvana and Sylvana, with French Sylviane. Short forms such as Vano or Sly occasionally appear.

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Sylvano – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CM Boys 0 #517 34 12,054
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
NL Boys 0 #861 91 5,873
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,162 17 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928

Sylvano is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AR
BR
CL

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People also ask about Sylvano

Sylvano is predominantly a boy's name.
Sylvano is a 3 syllable name, pronounced sil-VAH-no (IPA: /sɪlˈvɑːnoʊ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Silvano, Silvan, Sylvan, Silvanus, Sylvanus and Sylvain.
Across languages, Sylvano has these equivalents: Silvia (feminine, from Latin silva 'wood'), Wald (German root meaning 'forest').
Yes — Sylvano ranked #383 in France in 2021.
Sylvano's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #383 in 2021 in France.