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Silvano (given name)

Silvano is an Italian male given name.[1]

Religious sculpture of the Roman god Silvano

Variants

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Variants in other languages

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Origins

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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

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

People with the given name

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Sports

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Arts and entertainment

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Other

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See also

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References

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

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