What does the name Silus mean?

Question

I'm not positive about spelling; there is a character on the show Weeds, and I'd like to know what meaning the name has. :)

Answer 1

It's spelled Silas.

Silas is Latin, a form of Silvanus, the Roman god of woodland.

Answer 2

Gender: Masculine

Usage: English, Greek, Biblical

Other Scripts: Σιλας (Greek)

Pronounced: SIE-ləs (English)   [key]



Roman name derived from Latin silva "wood, forest". Short form of SILVANUS. This was 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.

Answer 3

man of the woods or forest

Answer 4

From what I can tell it means Wood, from the forest.

I am assuming it is chosen because of the sound  

Answer 5

Silas it can also be spelled Sylas. I

Answer 6

Silas is latin and means "man of the forest"