Silvanus

English

/sɪlˈveɪnəs/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Roman god) A god of forests.
  • (biblical character) A companion of Paul, also called Silas.
  • more often spelled Sylvanus, but never popular in either form.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Silvanus.

Origin

Latin

Silvanus

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