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Boy's nameOrigin: LatinName day: 17 February

Silván

Silvan is an evocative male name rooted in Latin antiquity and the spirit of nature. It traces back to Silvanus, the Roman deity who watched over the woodlands, fields, and groves. Cultured and harmonious, it offers parents a timeless choice connected to natural beauty and classic history.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Silván
Czech:
Silván
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Silvan
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Latin origin meaning "of the forest" or "woodlander".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza z latinského mena Silvanus, ktoré súvisí s prídavným menom silvanus vo význame „lesný, patriaci lesu“ a s podstatným menom silva „les, háj“. Silvanus bol zároveň rímskym božstvom lesov, polí a stád. Meno teda možno vyložiť ako „lesný“ alebo „pochádzajúci z lesa“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Silván vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

SILVAN

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

á (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
5 February
Croatian Calendar
17 February
Slovak Extended Calendar
30 July
Croatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Silván
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Silvána
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Silvánovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Silvána
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Silván
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Silvánovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Silvánom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
SilvánkoSilvankoSilvkoSilvo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Silván
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Silván! Silvánko! Silvo!

Notable figures named Silván

15

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Silvan Widmer
CH
born 1993Notable Figure

Swiss association football player

Silvan Šalom
IL
born 1958Notable Figure

Israeli politician

Silvan Zurbriggen svájci alpesisíző
CH
born 1981Notable Figure

Swiss alpine skier

Silvan Dillier
CH
born 1990Notable Figure

Swiss cyclist

Silvan Hefti
CH
born 1997Notable Figure

Swiss association football player

Silvan Aegerter
CH
born 1980Notable Figure

Swiss footballer

Silvan Tomkins
US
1911 – 1991Historical Figure

American psychologist (1911-1991)

Silvan Wicki
CH
born 1995Notable Figure

Swiss sprinter

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Silván Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:S.S.without dots:SS

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Zasiahnuté regióny / jazyky:DE
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