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'.

Example Sentences

Sylvia lives near my house.

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Sylvia is my teacher.

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I saw Sylvia at the store.

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Did Sylvia text you back yet?

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I’m meeting Sylvia for coffee after work.

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If you see Sylvia, tell her I called.

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