Silvanus

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12/7/2022, 9:35 PM	Mike C	update #113
11/20/2020, 10:42 PM	Mike C	update #109
11/16/2019, 11:04 AM	Mike C	update #105
1/22/2019, 10:01 AM	Mike C	update #101
1/25/2013, 11:59 PM	Mike C	update #85
2/12/2007, 1:03 AM	Mike C	earliest recorded revision

Gender Masculine

Usage Roman Mythology, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin

Pronounced Pron. /ˈsil.wa.nus/(Latin) /sɪl.ˈveɪn.əs/(English)

Meaning & History

Roman cognomen meaning "of the woods", derived from Latin silva meaning "wood, forest". Silvanus was the Roman god of forests. This name appears in the New Testament belonging to one of Saint Paul's companions, also called Silas.