Selvia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Selvia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The girl's name Selvia is regarded as the Italian variant of Selva. It can be directly translated as 'the forest dweller'.
What does the name Selvia mean?
Selvia is an Italian form of the name Selva. The translation is 'the forest dweller'. The name has its roots in the Spanish word selva, which means 'forest, jungle, rainforest', as well as in the Latin silva, which also means 'the forest'.
Where does the name Selvia come from?
The name Selvia is a female first name with Latin origins and means 'the forest dweller'. The etymology can be traced back to the Latin silva for 'the forest' and the Spanish selva for 'forest, jungle, rainforest'. It is used in the Italian language.
How do you pronounce Selvia?
Sel-via, like 'Sel' in 'self' and 'via' as in 'viaduct'.
Popularity
In Germany, Selvia is considered a rare first name. It has not yet made a place in the German first name charts. The best ranking Selvia achieved was in 2001, reaching 1,329th place in the Italian first name charts. Between 1999 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Italy, which earned it 5,626th place there. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.
Frequently asked questions about the name Selvia
What is the origin of the name Selvia?
Selvia is a female first name with Latin origins that is used in the Italian language.
What does the name Selvia mean?
The name Selvia means 'the forest dweller' and has its roots in the Latin word 'silva' and the Spanish 'selva', both of which mean 'forest'.
How popular is the name Selvia?
The popularity of the name Selvia varies, but it is known in Italy and in other countries with Latin influences.