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Worldwide, סילביו (Silvio , Silviu , סילביו ) is a widespread boy's forename. The forename סילביו is habitual in Nicaragua, where it is a common male name, Italy, and Argentina, where it is quite a common boy's name (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in Brazil, Italy, and Argentina. Much less frequently, סילביו is the last name as well as the forename.
סילביו is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Silvermane , the fictional supervillian; Silvio Dante , the fictional character from The Sopranos; Silvio Masperi , the theatrical character in the play "As You Desire Me"; Silvio , the operatic character in the opera Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo; Nedda's lover and Silvio de Narni , the operatic character in the opera Bomarzo, among other works.