Silvano (given name) explained

Silvano is an Italian male given name.[1]

Variants

Variants in other languages

Origins

The name derives from the Latin name Silvanus, based on the adjective of the same name, with the meaning of "silvano", "silvestre", "who lives in the forest", "which comes from the forest" (as it is based on silva, "selva", "wood").[1] [2] [3] The names Silvio, Silverio, Selvaggio and Silvestro can also be traced back to the same term, which therefore have a similar meaning to Silvano.

The name is present both in Roman mythology, where Silvano is the god of the forests,[1] [3] and in the New Testament, where it is taken by Silvano, one of Paul's traveling companions:[4] he is also called "Sila". It is an Italianization of the biblical Greek Σίλας (Silas), which is an abbreviation of Σιλουανός (Silouanos).

Name days

Numerous saints have borne this name; the name day can be celebrated on any of the following dates:

People with the given name

Sports

Arts and entertainment

Other

See also

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silvanus. Behind the Name. en.
  2. Web site: Silvano. Santi, beati e testimoni.
  3. Web site: sylvan. Online Etymology Dictionary. en.
  4. Web site: Silas. Behind the Name. en.
  5. Web site: San Silvano di Terracina . Santiebeati.it . 18 February 2024.
  6. Web site: St Silvanus of Gaza – Feast Day – May 4 . Catholic Daily Readings . 6 June 2019 . 12 November 2023.
  7. Web site: San Silvano di Levroux . Santiebeati.it . 18 February 2024.