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BoyPronounced American English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.təɹ/; British English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.tə/; German /zɪl.ˈvɛs.tɐ/Ukrainian language family

Sylvester

Medieval variant of Silvester.

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Sylvester is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.təɹ/; British English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.tə/; German /zɪl.ˈvɛs.tɐ/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.təɹ/; British English /sɪl.ˈvɛs.tə/; German /zɪl.ˈvɛs.tɐ/
Language familyUkrainian

Meaning and history

Medieval variant of Silvester. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. A famous bearer is the American actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-).

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, danish

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