sylvia
word
/ˈsɪlviə/
SIL-vee-uh
/ˈsɪlviə/
SIL-vee-uh
Definition
A female given name used for women and girls. It is a proper noun and usually refers to a specific person named Sylvia.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a person’s name, so it is normally capitalized as 'Sylvia'. In speech and writing, it functions like other proper names: 'Sylvia is here', 'I called Sylvia'. Spellings can vary across languages, such as 'Silvia'.
Spanish: SilviaPortuguese (BR): SílviaPortuguese (PT): SílviaChinese (Simplified): 西尔维娅Chinese (Traditional): 西爾維婭Hindi: सिल्वियाArabic: سيلفياBengali: সিলভিয়াRussian: СильвияJapanese: シルビアVietnamese: Sylvia - SilviaKorean: 실비아Turkish: Silvia - SylviaUrdu: سلویہIndonesian: Sylvia - Silvia
Example Sentences
Sylvia lives near my house.
basic
Sylvia is my teacher.
basic
I saw Sylvia at the store.
basic
Did Sylvia text you back yet?
natural
I’m meeting Sylvia for coffee after work.
natural
If you see Sylvia, tell her I called.
natural