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sylvia
Sylvia (name) means a female first name of Latin, a popular spelling variant of Silvia origin.
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A female first name of Latin, a popular spelling variant of Silvia origin.
"In the brouhaha over the reappointment of Superior Court Judge Sylvia Pressler, we organized massive support - telegramming, telephoning and writing to encourage the State Senate to exercise its advise and consent function responsibly."
— , Women Lawyers Unit Describes Its Role (1984)
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A small city located in Reno County, Kansas, United States.
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Short for Princess Rhea Silvia, mother to Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
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87 Sylvia, a main belt asteroid; named for Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus.
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Etymology
Feminine form of a Medieval form of Silvius, from Latin silva (“forest”). In myths, Rhea Silvia was the mother of famous twins Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. 6th-century saint Silvia was the mother of the pope Gregory the Great.
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What is the meaning of sylvia?
"sylvia" (name) means a female first name of Latin, a popular spelling variant of Silvia origin.
What are the different meanings of sylvia?
"sylvia" has 3 main meanings: 1. A female first name of Latin, a popular spelling variant of Silvia origin; 2. A small city located in Reno County, Kansas, United States; 3. Short for Princess Rhea Silvia, mother to Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.
