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Silas

SEYE-luhs

Silas (name) means a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "of the forest," and a companion of the apostle Paul in the New Testament. Example: “Silas planted a row of oak trees along the driveway.”

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A masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "of the forest," and a companion of the apostle Paul in the New Testament.
"Silas planted a row of oak trees along the driveway."
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Etymology

From Latin silva, "forest, woodland."

Origin: Latin

Si Silvanus Sylas

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What does “Silas” mean?

The word “Silas” means a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning "of the forest," and a companion of the apostle Paul in the New Testament.

How do you pronounce “Silas”?

“Silas” is pronounced SEYE-luhs (/ˈsaɪ.ləs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Silas” in a sentence?

Here is “Silas” used in a sentence: “Silas planted a row of oak trees along the driveway.”

What part of speech is “Silas”?

“Silas” is a name.

Where does the word “Silas” come from?

The word “Silas” comes from Latin. From Latin silva, "forest, woodland.".

Is “Silas” a common word?

“Silas” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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