Sylvia

Gender:girl

Meaning:lies in the wood

Origin:Latin

Pronunciation:sil vee ah

Variations:-Coming Soon-

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Sylvia is a feminine name that comes from a Latin word meaning ‘Lives in the Woods’. It was a popular name in Roman times because it was the name of the mother of the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. It is a popular name in Italy and has also been used in England since Shakespeare introduced it in his play ‘Two Gentlemen Of Verona’.

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