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Silvio
Of the forest
Origin
Latin
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Origin and meaning of Silvio
Silvio comes from the Latin Silvius, from silva 'wood, forest' — meaning 'of the forest, woodland-born'. In Roman legend Silvius was the son of Aeneas born in the woods and ancestor of the kings of Alba Longa, lending the name an ancient, noble aura. It is used chiefly in Italy, with some presence in the Spanish-speaking world, and stays rare elsewhere. It evokes nature, calm and deep classical roots.
Variants around the world
How Silvio sounds in other languages.
SilvanoSilvius
Famous people
- Silvio Pellico— writer
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