Girl

Silvia

Of the forest

Origin

Latin

Used in

itesdeen

Origin and meaning of 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.