"The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted."
Christian Name · Latin Origin
Sylvan Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Sylvan
boy
Sylvan means "Of the forest; Woodland", a boy's name of Latin origin. The name Sylvan does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Sylvan lives among God's trees — cedars full of sap, leaves unfading, fruit for meat, the woodland soul dwelling in the planting of the LORD.
Is Sylvan in the Bible?
No — the name Sylvan does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Of the forest; Woodland", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Sylvan.
Pronunciation:/SIL-van/
OriginLatin
MeaningOf the forest; Woodland
What does Sylvan mean?
Sylvan is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Of the forest; Woodland". Sylvan dwells in the forest — and the trees of the LORD are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Sylvan lives among what God has planted.
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What does Sylvan mean in the Bible?
Sylvan means "Of the forest; Woodland" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Sylvan dwells in the forest — and the trees of the LORD are full of sap. 'The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted.' Sylvan lives among what God has planted.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Sylvan?
Sylvan is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Of the forest; Woodland" — not because Scripture names anyone Sylvan.
"And by the river upon the bank thereof, on this side and on that side, shall grow all trees for meat, whose leaf shall not fade."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Sylvan?
Sylvan has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Sylvan?
Sylvan is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Sylvan?
Sylvan lives among God's trees — cedars full of sap, leaves unfading, fruit for meat, the woodland soul dwelling in the planting of the LORD.
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Sylvan name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Sylvan
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Sylvan?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Sylvan?
You can read every verse where Sylvan 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.