Silvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
Updated Wed Nov 29 2023
Silvanus Origin and Meaning
The name Silvanus is a boy's name meaning "wood; forest".
In Roman mythology, Silvanus was the god of the forests. He protected farmers and fields and was credited with developing a system for marking field boundaries.
Silvanus is the name of a disciple in the New Testament, also referred to as Silas.
Silvanus is the name of a disciple in the New Testament, also referred to as Silas.
Silvanus Popularity
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Famous People Named Silvanus
- Silvanusscribe for the apostle Peter (1 Peter 5:12)
- Saint Silvanus of AhunFrench martyr
- Silvanus TrevailCornish architect
Silvanus in Pop Culture
- SilvanusRoman spirit of woods and fields
- Silvanus Heythorp in Galsworthy's A Stoic (1918)