Silas — Probably a short form of Silvanus. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament. Paul refers to him as Silvanus in his epistles, though it is possible that Silas was in fact a Greek form of the Hebrew name Saul (via Aramaic).
Biblical namesake: Silas was an early Christian leader and missionary, known for traveling with Paul and enduring imprisonment for his faith. He played a key role in spreading Christianity. (Acts · Acts 15, Acts 16, Acts 17)
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