The nameSylvana
Sylvana is a form of the Italian Silvana, given in France mostly in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
It comes from the Latin silva, "forest".
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
Found since 1925, Sylvana peaked in the late 1950s. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Sylvana
Sylvana in France
3494thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1960peak year (65 births)
1,830babies named Sylvana in France since 1900
Sylvana was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 405 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Sylvana. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1960. Half of all babies named Sylvana in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sylvana in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sylvana mean?
It comes from the Latin silva, "forest".
What is the origin of the name Sylvana?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Sylvana a girl's or a boy's name?
Sylvana is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Sylvana?
Variants and related names of Sylvana include Silvana and Sylvaine.