Sylvestre
Meaning of Sylvestre
Sylvestre is a male name with French origins. It is pronounced as seel-VEH-struh (/sil.vɛstʁ/) in French. A variation of this name is Sylvester. Sylvestre has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since at least the early 20th century, although its popularity has fluctuated over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States, Sylvestre was most popular in 1914 when it ranked at 3264. It continued to be given to boys throughout the 20th century, but its usage declined in recent decades. Despite this, Sylvestre carries a timeless charm and sophistication that may appeal to parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as seel-VEH-struh (/sil.vɛstʁ/)
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Notable People Named Sylvestre
| Sylvestre Ntibantunganya is a Burundian politician who served as President of the National Assembly of Burundi and as President of Burundi. |
| Sylvestre Augustin Ratanga is a Gabonese politician and diplomat who has held various positions in government and opposition parties, including serving as Gabon's Ambassador to Germany and as Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation. |
| Louis Sylvestre Radegonde is a Seychellois diplomat and politician who currently holds the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, with a background in serving as a high commissioner and ambassador to various countries. |
| Sylvestre Ranaivo is a Malagasy politician and member of the National Assembly of Madagascar, representing the second constituency of Toamasina for the Tiako I Madagasikara party. |
