"Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Silvanus Meaning in the Bible
Silvanus
boy
Silvanus means "Of the forest; Woodland", a boy's name of Latin origin. Silvanus appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Thessalonians 1:1 is the passage most often tied to it. Silvanus shows that worship in prison shakes foundations — praise in the darkest moments unleashes God's liberating power.
Is Silvanus in the Bible?
Yes — Silvanus appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Thessalonians 1:1.
Pronunciation:/sil-VAY-nus/
OriginLatin
MeaningOf the forest; Woodland
What does Silvanus mean?
Silvanus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Of the forest; Woodland". Silvanus (Silas) was Paul's trusted companion who co-authored letters to the Thessalonians and endured imprisonment in Philippi. At midnight in prison, he and Paul sang hymns — and God sent an earthquake.
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What does Silvanus mean in the Bible?
Silvanus means "Of the forest; Woodland" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Silvanus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Silvanus is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Thessalonians 1:1. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them."
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Which books of the Bible mention Silvanus?
Silvanus is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Silvanus?
Silvanus shows that worship in prison shakes foundations — praise in the darkest moments unleashes God's liberating power.
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What names are related to Silvanus?
Names like Silvanus
Other Latin biblical names that share the spirit of "Of the forest; Woodland" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Constance
"Steadfastness; Constant; Faithful"
girl
Gloria
"Glory"
girl
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
girl
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
girl
Jovian
"Majestic; Sky father"
boy
Jovian
"Father of the sky; Joyful"
boy
Laurentia
"Crowned with laurel; Victorious"
girl
Vesper
"Evening; Evening star; Evening prayer"
girl
Names that pair well with Silvanus
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Aurora
girl
"Dawn; Sunrise"
Silvanus & Aurora
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Celestial"
Silvanus & Celeste
Celeste
girl
"Heavenly; Of the sky"
Silvanus & Celeste
Constance
girl
"Steadfastness; Constant; Faithful"
Silvanus & Constance
Juniper
girl
"Evergreen; Young"
Silvanus & Juniper
Juniper
girl
"Juniper tree; Young; Evergreen"
Silvanus & Juniper
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Silvanus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Silvanus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Silvanus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Silvanus?
You can read every verse where Silvanus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.