Quick answer
Silvanus is a boy name meaning "of the woods".
Pronunciation: Latin /ˈsil.wa.nus/; English /sɪl.ˈveɪn.əs/.
Meaning and history
Roman cognomen meaning "of the woods", derived from Latin silva meaning "wood, forest". Silvanus was the Roman god of forests. This name appears in the New Testament belonging to one of Saint Paul 's companions, also called Silas.
Notes and context
Usage: roman mythology, ancient roman, biblical, biblical latin