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Silvia

American  
[sil-vee-uh] / ˈsɪl vi ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “forest.”


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Rodalies services were expected to resume on Thursday but remained suspended as only six of 140 drivers reported for work, said Catalan regional government spokeswoman Silvia Paneque.

From Barron's

Silvia Bocchino, 55, said she had taken a day off work and travelled to Rome as she felt a "duty" to pay her respects.

From Barron's

Silvia and Luis Cunio had four sons, and all of them stayed in the community as adults—the dream scenario for every parent in every kibbutz, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

His many tattoos are part of a family legacy, one he shares with his mother, Silvia Cruz.

From Los Angeles Times

The restaurant has a small ranch where customers can observe a variety of exotic animals, such as Amazon cockatoos, fainting goats and the koi fish, said Silvia Duarte, who owns the business with her husband.

From Los Angeles Times