Name Meaning & Origin
"A female given name from Latin."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Sylvanas Windrunner is a fictional character who appears in the Warcraft series of video games by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally introduced in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, she received a dramatic redesign in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, followed by a minor redesign in World of Warcraft: Legion. Once a high elf ranger-general of Silvermoon, Sylvanas was murdered by Arthas Menethil when she led a doomed resistance against his invasion. In one climactic battle, that left the capital city of Silvermoon in ruins, he managed to finally beat the elven general, ripping her soul out and transforming her into a banshee.
Sylvanas Windrunner is a fictional character who appears in the Warcraft series of video games by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally introduced in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, she received a dramatic redesign in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, followed by a minor redesign in World of Warcraft: Legion. Once a high elf ranger-general of Silvermoon, Sylvanas was murdered by Arthas Menethil when she led a doomed resistance against his invasion. In one climactic battle, that left the capital city of Silvermoon in ruins, he managed to finally beat the elven general, ripping her soul out and transforming her into a banshee.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Sylvanas" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Latin.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~70 people named Sylvanas in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 10 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Sylvanas is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 2. Personality: 3.
Sylvanas is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 70 people in the United States are named Sylvanas. The name peaked in 2022 with 10 recorded uses.
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