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The name Silas is of Latin, English origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Silas is often linked to the number 6.
Silas Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Silas mean? What is the meaning of the name Silas
Meaning of Silas: Name Silas in the Latin, English origin, means Of the forest. Name Silas is of Latin, English origin and is a Boy name. People with name Silas are usually Christianity by religion.
Name
Silas
Meaning
Of the forest
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 5 characters
Spell
S-I-L-A-S
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
6
Indian Vedic Numerology
2
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Famous people with name Silas (Namesakes)
Famous People Named Silas Do you know a notable person named Silas? We'd love to hear about them. Share the details and we'll update our records!
- Paul Silas
Paul Theron Silas (born July 12, 1943) is an American retired professional basketball player and former NBA head coach.
- James Silas
James Edward Silas (born February 11, 1949) is a retired American professional basketball player, who played the point guard position.
- Silas Weir Mitchell (actor)
Silas Weir Mitchell (born Silas Weir Mitchell Neilson; September 30, 1969) is an American character actor.
- Silas House
Silas Dwane House (born August 7, 1971) is an American writer best known for his novels.
- Sam Silas
Samuel Louis Silas (born September 25, 1940 in Homeland, Florida) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League.
- Silas Malafaia
Silas Lima Malafaia (September 14, 1958 in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian Pentecostal pastor, author and televangelist, who also has a degree in Psychology.
- Xavier Silas
Xavier James Silas (born January 22, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player and current assistant coach for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.
- Silas Redd
Silas Raynard Redd Jr. (born March 1, 1992) is a former American football running back who was signed to play rugby league for the Ipswich Jets in the Australian Intrust Super Cup in 2018.
- Silas Stafford
Silas Stafford (born April 27, 1986) is an American rower.
- Silas Hite
Silas Hite (born March 30, 1980) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, and visual artist.
- Silas Pereira
Paulo Silas do Prado Pereira (born 27 August 1965), simply known as Paulo Silas, is a Brazilian retired footballer, who played as a central midfielder, and is a manager.
- Silas Songani
Silas Dylan Songani (born 28 June 1989) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays for FC Platinum in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.
- Silas Satonho
Silas Daniel Satonho (born 14 January 1990) is an Angolan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Petro de Luanda.
- Silas Zehnder
- Silas Wamangituka
Silas Wamangituka Fundu (born 6 October 1999) is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for VfB Stuttgart.
- Bright Silas
Bright Silas (born November 19, 1992 in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional footballer.
- Silas Câmara
Silas Câmara (born 15 December 1962) is a Brazilian politician and pastor.
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Silas - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Shatabhisha Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Silas is Shatabhisha. The Nakshatra Shatabhisha of the name Silas is connected to the deity Varuna (God of Oceans), and is ruled by the Rahu. The symbol for Silas is 1000 Stars, and it is characterized by Healing, Protection. This name is connected to the element Air and embodies the Mysterious, Protective.| name | Shatabhisha (Śatataraka) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Varuna (God of Oceans) |
| Ruling Planet | Rahu |
| Symbol | 1000 Stars |
| Primary Quality | Healing, Protection |
| Element | Air |
| Nature | Mysterious, Protective |
Numerology of Silas
Numerology for Silas - Number 6 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Silas Numerology: Name Silas has a number value of 6 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 6 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 2 |
| Motivation Number | 1 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 6 |
| Inner Dream Number | 5 |
| Soul Urge Number | 1 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 1 |
| Personality Number | 5 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Silas
Syllables in Silas Name
How many syllables in baby name Silas? Silas has 2 syllables. The name "Silas" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Silas? | 2 (si - las) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 5 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (s, i, l, a) |
| Silas backwards: | salis |
| Silas sorted alphabetically: | ailss |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | S-I-L-A-S |
| Pronunciation |
Name Silas is combinations of, 2 occurances of S, 1 occurance of I, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of A.
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Birthday Wishes for Silas
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Silas
Silas's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Silas on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Silas! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Silas, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Silas! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Silas
What is the meaning of Silas?
Name Silas means Of the forest as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Silas Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Silas?
Name Silas has numerology 2 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Silas?
Numerology number of Silas is 2 (Vedic) and 6 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Silas?
The lucky number of name Silas is 2 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Silas name?
The name Silas has 5 letters. The name Silas consists of 1 word with 5 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Silas?
Name Silas belongs to Shatabhisha nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Silas come from?
Silas is a Latin, English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Silas?
The name Silas is of Latin, English origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Silas mean?
Name Silas means Of the forest as per The ParentZ
What does the name Silas mean?
Silas is of Latin, English origin and means Of the forest as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Silas?
Silas means Of the forest and is a Latin, English name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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What is the length of Silas name?
The name Silas consists of 5 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Silas! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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