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Sylvain

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“Of the forest”

French form of Silvanus.

Saintly namesake: Silvin of Auchy was a French missionary bishop in the 8th century, remembered for his evangelizing work in northern France. He is one of several saints named Sylvain or Silvin. (8th century)

French2 syllables · /sɪlˈvɛn/

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