silvanus
The origin and history of silvanus.
Etymology
Comes from Latin Silvānus, a Latin cognomen derived from silva, "forest". The name Silas, borne by the early Christian apostle, was Latinised by Paul as Silvānus. It is a doublet of Silenus.
The origin and history of silvanus.
Comes from Latin Silvānus, a Latin cognomen derived from silva, "forest". The name Silas, borne by the early Christian apostle, was Latinised by Paul as Silvānus. It is a doublet of Silenus.
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