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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Silvius
Latin
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Usage of the Name Silvius
Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
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Meaning of the Name Silvius
The name Silvius is derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "wood, forest".
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Famous Bearers
In Roman mythology, Silvius was the son of Aeneas and Lavinia. He succeeded Ascanius as King of Alba Longa. All the kings of Alba following Silvius bore the name as their cognomen.
Other bearers of the name include Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687 - 1750), a German composer;
Silvius Magnago (1914 - 2010), an Italian politician.
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