Silas

Gender:boy

Meaning:forest dweller

Origin:Hebrew

Pronunciation:sy lus

Variations:-Coming Soon-

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Silas is a masculine name of Hebrew origin and can be found in the bible. Its meaning and origin are not certain but it is generally presumed to be a variant form of Sylvester. Sylvester is taken to mean ‘Forest Dweller’ and therefore the meaning of Silas is taken as such. Sylvester is not common in younger generations but Silas is gaining in popularity.

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