Silvester
Meaning of Silvester
Silvester is a male name with English and German pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as SIL-vuh-ster (/ˈsɪl.və.stər/), while in German, it is pronounced as ZIL-fes-ter (/ˈzɪl.fɛs.tɐ/). The name has variations, with Sylvester being one of them. Silvester has been given to a small number of newborn boys in the United States since the late 19th century. It reached its peak popularity in the 1960s and 1970s but has since declined in usage. Silvester has associations with Saint Silvester, who was a Pope of Rome in the 4th century. Overall, Silvester is a unique name that can be considered for parents looking for something uncommon yet meaningful for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SIL-vuh-ster (/ˈsɪl.və.stər/)
German
- Pronunced as ZIL-fes-ter (/ˈzɪl.fɛs.tɐ/)
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Notable People Named Silvester
| Silvester Petra Sancta, also known as Sylvester Petra Sancta, was an Italian Jesuit priest and heraldist, who also went by the pseudonym Coelius Servilius. |
| Silvester Mirabal - Silvestre Mirabal (1864–1939) was a prominent farmer, stock raiser, and influential statesman known for his hardworking nature and dedication to his community in New Mexico. |
| Silvester Harding was an English artist and publisher. |
| Silvester Sedborough (1515/16-1551) was an English politician from Porlock, Somerset. |
| Silvester Fernandes is a Kenyan field hockey player who competed in the 1960, 1964, and 1968 Summer Olympics. |
