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Silva

Statistics: Brazil · native version ↗
Girl Name day: July 10
Origin: Latin. Meaning: she who belongs to the woods or from the forest.
From the Latin word silva, « forest », combined with the suffix -ana.

Name day for Silva

July 10

Why this day? Silva is a short form of Silvana, and shares its name day.

Silva is celebrated in Brazil and Argentina on July 10.

The story of the name Silva

Silva is a short form of Silvana. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — she who belongs to the woods or from the forest, and shares its name day, July 10.

On birth records, Silva is rarely written as such: the Silvas are Silvanas (223,870 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Silvana page. Silva is also a short form of Silvano.

Frequently asked questions about Silva

What does Silva mean?

Silva is a short form of Silvana, which means she who belongs to the woods or from the forest.

When is Silva's name day?

July 10, together with Silvana: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Silva a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Silvana.

Silva's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Silva

Love potential for Silva

Bottom 10

  1. Jair42%
  2. Iván42%
  3. Osmar42%
  4. Igor43%
  5. Emerson44%
  6. Vitor44%
  7. Geraldo46%
  8. Gerson48%
  9. Ronaldo52%
  10. César52%

Professional potential for Silva

Crush potential for Silva

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