Origin and meaning of the name Cylvia

The name "Cylvia" is of Latin origin. It is a variant of the name "Silvia," which is derived from the Latin word "silva" meaning "forest" or "woods." This name was popularized by the character of Silvia in Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."

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