Silas
//ˈsaɪ.ləs// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 The companion of Paul in the New Testament, also called Silvanus.
- 2 A male given name from Aramaic of Biblical origin.
Etymology
From Latin Sīlās, from Ancient Greek Σίλας (Sílas), from Aramaic שְׁאִילָא (šəʾīlā), cognate of Hebrew שָׁאוּל (šāʾūl, “Saul”). Doublet of Saul.
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