What Does the Name Sylvia Mean

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The name Sylvia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Sylvia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Sylvia Name Meaning

English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, GermanVariant of SILVIA. This has been the most common English spelling since the 19th century.

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Shayla
2 Sayen
3 Séverine
4 Sherrie
5 Shavonne
6 Sylvie
7 Seweryna
8 Saveria
9 Shaindel
10 Severina
11 Seble
12 Sallie
13 Šárka
14 Samara
15 Siddhi
16 Sachiko
17 Samia
18 Satu
19 Shaylyn
20 Shula
21 Shri
22 Sanjica
23 Sarnai
24 Selena
25 Sharifah
26 Saija
27 Sheela
28 Saulė
29 Seda
30 Shira
31 Shanta
32 Sarai
33 Sieghild
34 Shaniqua
35 Shinta
36 Sapir
37 Sanjana
38 Sammi
39 Sanaz
40 Sabela
41 Shaked
42 Seona
43 Sheenagh
44 Shanthi
45 Shukriya
46 Saibh
47 Sidika
48 Sela
49 Sári
50 Sadaf
51 Sandie
52 Sati
53 Sandrine
54 Saqui
55 Sassa
56 Shiori
57 Sibyl
58 Sabien
59 Sequoia
60 Sevi̇nj
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