Silva
Meaning of Silva
Silva is a unique and captivating name for a baby girl. It has origins in both Italian and Portuguese languages. In Italian, Silva is pronounced as SIL-vah (/'siːl.va/), while in Portuguese it is pronounced as SIL-vuh (/'siɫ.vɐ/). The name Silva has variations such as Silvia and Silvana.
Looking at the data for newborns in California, we can see that the name Silva has been steadily gaining popularity over the years. Although it may not be among the most common names, it is still a wonderful choice for parents seeking something distinctive and meaningful for their little one.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as SIL-vah (/'siːl.va/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as SIL-vuh (/'siɫ.vɐ/)
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Notable People Named Silva
| Silva Kaputikyan, a prominent Armenian poet and political activist, was celebrated as "the leading poetess of Armenia" and "the grand lady of twentieth century Armenian poetry," despite her membership in the Communist Party. |
| António Francisco Ferreira da Silva Porto was a Portuguese trader and explorer in Angola, in the Portuguese West Africa. |
