Silas

Man of hair

Silas

שלמיה

(Greek)
(Male)
christianity
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"Man of hair"

Categories

ChristianBiblicalBoy

Themes

CalmnessPeaceQuiet Strength

Languages

EnglishGreekLatin

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word Σιλάς (Silas), which is believed to mean 'man of hair'. In the New Testament, Silas is identified as a companion of Paul and a leader in the early Christian church.

Spiritual Significance

A name with deep Christian roots, evoking faith and devotion.

Numerology

A creative and loving person, with a strong desire for beauty and harmony. They may also be self-sacrificing and caring, putting others before themselves.

Translations

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Hebrew

Name

שלמיה

Meaning

peaceful, safe

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Greek

Name

Σίλας

Meaning

lofty, exalted

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Latin

Name

Silas

Meaning

Silus, Silas

How to Pronounce

English

/ˈsɪləs/, /ˈsɪləs/, /sɪˈlɑːs/

IPA: [sɪˈlæs], [sɪˈlæs], [sɪˈlɑːs]

Personality Insights

Emotional Traits

KindFaithfulLoyal

Hidden Traits

C = CourageousH = Humble

Life Path Number

6

A creative and loving person, with a strong desire for beauty and harmony. They may also be self-sacrificing and caring, putting others before themselves.

Lucky Day

(Saturday)

Lucky Colors

Gray
Silver

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Biblical Reference

Acts 15:22, 15:32, 15:40, 16:1, 16:2, 16:4, 16:12, 16:19, 16:32, 16:36, 16:38, 16:40, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 4:21

New Testament

Silas was a leader in the early Christian church and is believed to have accompanied Paul and Timothy on several of their missions

Famous People Named Silas

S

Silas Weir Mitchell (actor)

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