Silvanus

Or Syl·va·nus

[sil-vey-nuhs]

noun

Roman Religion.

plural

Silvani 

1. the god of forests and uncultivated land, later worshiped under three aspects, as the protector of the house, of the herds, and of the boundaries of the farm.

2. (lowercase),  any of a number of forest spirits, identified with fauns.

Silvanus

/ sɪlˈveɪnəs /

noun

1. Greek counterpart: Pan. Roman myth the Roman god of woodlands, fields, and flocks

Word History and Origins

Origin of Silvanus¹

From Latin; sylvan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Silvanus¹

Latin: from silva woodland