Sylvia
Origin of the name Sylvia:
A feminine form of Silvius, which is derived from silva (wood).
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Syl, Sylvie, Sylver, Sylva
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Meaning "of the forest." In Roman mythology, Rhea Silvia (alternate spelling of Sylvia) was the mother of Romulus and Remus. Also means "determined"
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Sylvia Plath, suicidal American poet
Sylvia Pankhurst, English women's rights activist
Sylvia Sims, English actress
Sylvia (born Sylvia Jane Kirby), American country singer
Sylvia Earle, oceanographer
Sylvia Woods, African-American chef, restaurant owner, and "Queen of Soul Food"
Sylvia Brown, American psychic and author
Sylvia Sidney, American actress- Sylvia in song, story & screen: | Edit
Sylvia Llewellen-Davies, friend of playwright James Barrie in the film "Finding Neverland," played by actress Kate Winslet.
"Sylvia", 2002 biopic of Sylvia Plath, with Gwyneth Paltrow in the title role.
"Sylvia", ballet.
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- #559 in United States
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