Silvius

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proper noun

The son of Ascanius and his wife.

OriginLatin Silvius →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Romanhuman sciencesThe son of Ascanius and his wife.
  2. A male given name from Latin, of mostly historical use in English.
  3. A surname.

Origin

  1. LatinSilvius
  2. EnglishSilvius

From Latin Silvius, from silva (“forest”).

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 西尔维厄斯, 西尔维乌斯
  • 西尔维厄斯male given name
  • 西尔维乌斯male given name
French Sylve
  • Sylvemale given name
German Silvio, Sylvio
  • Silviomale given name
  • Sylviomale given name
Italian Silvio
  • Silviomale given name
Polish Sylwiusz
  • Sylwiuszmale given name
Portuguese Silvio
  • Silviomale given name
Romanian Silviu
  • Silviumale given name
Russian Си́львий
  • Си́львий (Sílʹvij)male given name
Spanish Silvio
  • Silviomale given name
Cite this entry
APA

Silvius. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silvius

MLA

“Silvius.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silvius. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Silvius,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silvius.

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