Short form of Silvanus. This is the name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament. It was not used as an English name until after the Protestant Reformation. Silas is a diminutive of Silvanus. Silvanus is a Latin name, derived from the Latin word "silva", which means "wood".
Silas Related Names Variant: Silouanos (Biblical Greek) Other Languages: Silvanus (Ancient Roman), Sylvain (French), Silvano (Italian), Silvanus (Roman Mythology)
