Silva
[ˈsɪlvə]Meaning
Portuguese and Galician surname, from Latin silva, "forest"
Background Story
Silva is a surname of Portuguese or Galician origin. It may come from any of various places in Iberia named Silva, or from the common noun silva, which meant "forest" in Latin and means "bramble" in modern Portuguese. Variant forms include da Silva, de Silva, d'Silva, e Silva and Silvea.
Variations
Sylva, Silvana
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