Silvester

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Silvester means "of the forest" or "wilderness". It is also associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and resilience.
Scripts(How to write)
In Latin, the name Silvester is written as Sylvester.
Силвестер(Serbian)
Pronunciation
The name Silvester is pronounced as "sil-VEH-ster".
sil-VEHS-tər(English)
zil-VEHS-tu(German)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Silvester varies depending on the country and region. In the United States, the name is not very common and is ranked #11,795 in popularity as of 2021. In Europe, particularly in countries like Germany and Austria, the name is more popular and has been in use for many years.

cartoon of the name Silvester
Cartoon of Silvester

Silvester Name meanings & History

The name Silvester has Latin origins and is derived from the word "silva" which means "woods" or "forest". It is also associated with Saint Sylvester, who was the Pope of Rome from 314 to 335 AD. The name Silvester means "of the forest" or "wilderness". It is also associated with qualities such as strength, independence, and resilience. From a Latin name meaning "wooded, wild", derived from silva "wood, forest". This was the name of three popes, including Saint Silvester I who supposedly baptized the first Christian Roman emperor, Constantine the Great. As an English name, Silvester (or Sylvester) has been in use since the Middle Ages, though it became less common after the Protestant Reformation. The name Silvester is traditionally used as a first name for baby boys. However, it is a versatile name that can also work for a baby girl or as a middle name. It is particularly popular in Catholic traditions due to its association with Saint Sylvester.

Zodiac Sign of Silvester: Success Capricorn

Synonyms of Silvester:

S: Security,Success,Social Standing,Sex,Status,Solidity,Sensuality

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

L: Liaison,Legal,Lazy,Luscious,Languid,Lover,Lovely

V: Variety,Vexing,Vivacious,Versatility

E: Environment,Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate

T: Talkative,Tacky,Truth,Tireless,Testy,Touchy,Doubting Thomas

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

Silvester is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Devious name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

Some notable people with the name Silvester include Silvester Sneekly (a character in the TV series "Dastardly and Muttley"), Silvestre Dangond (a popular Colombian singer), and Silvester of Grasse (a French herbalist and author).

2.) SILVESTER (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Silvester is derived from silvester (of a wood or forest), which is from silva (wood). The name was borne by three popes, the first of whom is said to have baptized Constantine and cured him of leprosy. Var: Sylvester. Pet: Sly. (SIL-VES-TER)


3.) Silvester (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) a form of Sylvester.

Other Forms: Silvestr, Silvy


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