Sylvia

[sil-vee-uh]

noun

1. a female given name.

Example Sentences

If the first was a flowing move from the backs, the second was the power of the forward pack as Sylvia Brunt was stopped just before the line before prop Viliko barged over from close range.

From BBC

When she later suffers “psychic exhaustion” and can no longer see the visions she uses to solve crimes, she turns to her ancestor Goody Addams’ Codex Umbrarum, a book of spells, cantations and lore, like a writer turning to a well worn copy of Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar” or the complete poems of Emily Dickinson, as though simply touching the pages will give a jolt of inspiration and guidance.

From Salon

In Houston, there will now be two Democratic leaning seats: the 29th district, currently held by Rep. Sylvia Garcia, and the 18th, which is vacant after the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner earlier this year.

From Salon

Sylvia Foulkes, then aged 9, from Norwich, chose a collection of British coins, a container with five tree seeds, and the snowflake hologram.

From BBC

With Doña Sylvia’s consent, her bouquets were also sold at the event.

From Los Angeles Times