Latin · Girl name
Silvana
“of the forest”
About the name Silvana
Silvana is a Latin girl’s name meaning ‘of the forest’. It is derived from the Latin ‘silva’, meaning forest, and is the feminine form of Silvano, related to Silvanus, the Roman god of woods and fields. The name is used in Italian and Spanish literature and is common in Italy, Spain, Argentina and Brazil. Silvana Mangano, the Italian film actress known for Bitter Rice, is a well-known bearer. Related names include Silvia and Sylvain.
- Meaning
- of the forest
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- sil-VAN-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Silvana
- Silvana Marie
- Silvana Isabelle
- Silvana Rose
- Silvana Claire
- Silvana Ann
Questions about Silvana
- What does Silvana mean?
- Silvana is a Latin name meaning "of the forest".
- How do you pronounce Silvana?
- Silvana is pronounced sil-VAN-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Silvana?
- Variants of Silvana include Sylvana, Silvanna.
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