| Meaning | from the forest |
| Origin | Italian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sil-va-na |
About Silvana
Enchanting and sylvan, Silvana evokes images of moonlit forests and natural magic. This romantic name possesses a lyrical quality that makes it a pleasure to speak and hear, with its three flowing syllables creating musical movement. Silvana feels both earthy and ethereal, grounded yet imaginative, making it perfect for parents who value nature, creativity, and beauty. The name carries European sophistication, particularly popular in Italian and Spanish cultures, while remaining accessible to English speakers. Its silver-toned sound suggests elegance and grace, while the extended ending adds a feminine softness that's never weak. Silvana offers the advantage of working beautifully in full form while providing charming nickname possibilities. This is a name for dreamers, nature lovers, and those who appreciate poetic resonance in everyday life.
Nicknames for Silvana
| Sil |
| Silva |
| Vana |
| Sila |
| Silvy |
Famous People Named Silvana
| Silvana Mangano | Italian actress and model |
| Silvana De Mari | Italian writer and children's author |
| Silvana Pampanini | Italian actress |
| Silvana Armenulic | Bosnian singer |
| Silvana Suarez | Argentine tennis player |
| Silvana Lima | Brazilian professional surfer |
| Silvana Koch-Mehrin | German politician and Member of the European Parliament |
| Silvana Lazzarino | Italian fencer and Olympic medalist |
| Silvana Gallardo | American actress and model |
| Silvana Tenreyro | British economist and professor |
| Silvana Carsetti | Argentine actress and singer |
| Silvana Blazanin | Croatian journalist and television host |
| Silvana Buscaglia | Uruguayan writer and journalist |
| Silvana Chachacha | Peruvian artist and illustrator |
| Silvana Arbia | Italian magistrate and former Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court |
| Silvana Malta | Brazilian anthropologist and academic |
| Silvana Jachino | Italian operatic soprano |
| Silvana Nardone | American chef and cookbook author |
| Silvana Gallis | Finnish singer |
Characters Named Silvana
| Silvana Casoli | Character in the novel "The White Land" by Agnes Maria Trifontaine |
| Silvana Cavenecia | Character in the TV series "My Sweet Fat Valentina" |
| Silvana Lillis | Character in the novel "The Forest Queen" by Betsy Cornwell |
| Silvana Raffaello | Character in the anime "Macross 7" |
| Silvana Contin | Character in the TV series "Rebelde Way" |
| Silvana Montalban | Character in the novel "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery |
| Silvana Mendoza | Character in the film "La mujer de los perros" |
| Silvana Zambrano | Character in the TV series "Agujetas de color de rosa" |
| Silvana Farnese | Character in the novel "The Italian Woman" by Jean Plaidy |
| Silvana Gualtieri | Character in the film "The Beast" |
| Silvana Durant | Character in the TV series "La rosa de Guadalupe" |
| Silvana Magnani | Character in the film "L'ultimo bacio" |
| Silvana Salvatore | Character in the TV series "Fisica o Química" |
| Silvana Mellini | Character in the film "Dear Diary" |
| Silvana Rega | Character in the TV series "Papa a la Deriva" |
| Silvana Muscogiuri | Character in the film "Tales of Ordinary Madness" |
| Silvana Morante | Character in the film "Amarcord" |
| Silvana Manganaro | Character in the film "The House of Laughing Windows" |