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Silas

Silas is a boy's name of Latin origin, ideal for those with great love for the outdoors. The name derives from the Latin Silvanus, which means "wood" or "forest," inspiring images of a daring explorer unfazed by the depths of the darkest woodland. How fitting that Silvanus is also the name of the Roman god of the countryside, often merged with the Greek god Pan. Before Silvanus ruled over pristine pastures, he first emerged as a protector of uncultivated land. Nothing pleased the deity more than a wild tree growing in abandon, embracing its freedom unmarred by civilization. Cut from the same cloth, Silas emerges as an endearing appellation for a carefree spirit with the glimpse of a rebellious soul.
Latin, Roman Male
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Meaning

Forest, woods

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Pronunciation

SY-ləs

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Gentle
  • Nature-loving
  • Sophisticated

Compatibility

Silas pairs well with classic and traditional names for siblings, balancing out their style. As a middle name, Silas adds a touch of elegance and charm. This name fits well in both modern and vintage naming styles.

Intelligent Gentle Nature-loving Sophisticated

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Silas Deane

Silas Deane

Diplomat

Born: December 24, 1738 · Groton, Connecticut, USA

Portrait of Silas Weir Mitchell

Silas Weir Mitchell

Physician & Writer

Born: February 15, 1829 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Portrait of Silas Kiplagat

Silas Kiplagat

Middle-Distance Runner

Born: August 20, 1989 · Eldoret, Kenya

Portrait of Silas Marner

Silas Marner

Fictional Character (Literature)

Born: January 1, 1970 · Raveloe (Fictional)

Portrait of Silas Randall Timberlake

Silas Randall Timberlake

Celebrity Child

Born: April 11, 2015 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Silas Chou

Silas Chou

Businessman & Investor

Born: December 25, 1946 · Shanghai, China

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Silas Original form
  • Силас Cyrillic
  • Greek
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • Σίλας (Sílas) Greek
  • 西拉斯 (Xīlāsī) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • साइलस (Sāilas) Hindi
  • שילס (Shilas) Hebrew
  • サイラス (Sairasu) Japanese
  • 실라스 (Sillas) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Silas

What does Silas mean?
Forest, woods
What is the origin of Silas?
Silas has Latin, Roman origins.
Is Silas popular?
Silas has been viewed 107 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Silas?
Similar names include Ella, Nairobi, Leyla, Taylor, Brenda.
How do you pronounce Silas?
Silas is pronounced SY-ləs.

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