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Sylvia

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“Of the forest”

Sylvia — Variant of Silvia. This has been the most common English spelling since the 19th century.

Saintly namesake: Saint Silvia was the mother of Pope Gregory the Great and is remembered for her devotion and charity. She is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church. (November 3 · 6th century)

EnglishSwedishNorwegian3 syllables · /ˈsɪl.vi.ə/

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