Silas

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/ˈsaɪ.ləs/

proper noun

The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.

OriginLatin Sīlās ← Ancient Greek Σίλας ← Aramaic שְׁאִילָא →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. biblicalThe companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
  2. A male given name from Aramaic of Biblical origin.

Origin

  1. Aramaicשְׁאִילָא
  2. Ancient GreekΣίλας
  3. LatinSīlās
  4. EnglishSilas

From Latin Sīlās, from Ancient Greek Σίλας (Sílas), from Aramaic שְׁאִילָא (šəʾīlā), cognate of Hebrew שָׁאוּל (šāʾūl, “Saul”). Doublet of Saul.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 賽拉斯 /赛拉斯
  • 賽拉斯 /赛拉斯 (Sàilāsī)male given name
Danish Silas, Silas
  • Silasbiblical companion of Paul
  • Silasmale given name
Dutch Silas
  • Silasmale given name
Finnish Silas
  • Silasbiblical companion of Paul
Hawaiian Sila, Kila
  • Silabiblical companion of Paul
  • Kilamale given name
Hindi सीलास
  • सीलास (sīlās)biblical companion of Paul
Latin Sīlās, Sīlās
  • Sīlāsbiblical companion of Paul
  • Sīlāsmale given name
Portuguese Silas, Silas
  • Silasbiblical companion of Paul
  • Silasmale given name
Spanish Silas
  • Silasmale given name

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Silas

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Anagrams

sailssisallassi
Cite this entry
APA

Silas. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silas

MLA

“Silas.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silas. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Silas,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silas.

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