Etymology

Sylvania

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Today it means: A suburb in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Full definition →

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Sylvania · proper noun1

From sylvan (“silva, forest”) + -ia (suffix forming placenames). Compare with sylvan.

Sylvania · proper noun2

From sylvan + -ia (suffix forming female given names). Compare Silvana.

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