Sylvana
Pronunciation: [ s-ihlv-AN-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Sylvana is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-ihlv-AN-uh.
Parents who love the name Sylvana often also consider Aren, Shena, Christiane .
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Sylvana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 804 babies have been named Sylvana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sylvana is past its peak , currently ranked #36,428 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,428
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sylvana
Sylvana is a girl name .
Sylvana is currently ranked #36,428 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sylvana include Syl, Sylv, Sylvy, Sylvie, Ana, Anay, Anaie, Syy, Syie, and Sylkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sylvana include Sylvie, Sylvia, Sylvi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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