Silvia

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Silvia

Silvia comes from the Latin silva, 'wood, forest,' and means 'she who dwells in the woods.' Its roots run deep: in myth, Rhea Silvia was the mother of Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome. Very common in Italy and the Spanish-speaking world, it also appears in Germany and Scandinavia as Sylvia. A classic name that stays current, it blends quiet elegance with a soft sound and a natural charm that never ages.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Silvia in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Silvia di Svezia— Königin
• Santa Silvia— Heiliger