The nameSilvana
Silvana is an Italian girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Italian
Meaning
From the Latin silva, "forest".
Origin
Italian.
History
Found in France since the late 1920s, Silvana peaked in the early 1960s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Silvana
Silvana in France
1962peak year (50 births)
1,200babies named Silvana in France since 1900
Silvana was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 420 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Silvana. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Silvana in France were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Silvana in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Silvana mean?
From the Latin silva, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Silvana?
Italian.
Is Silvana a girl's or a boy's name?
Silvana is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Silvana?
Variants and related names of Silvana include Sylvana.