Silas in Chinese Calligraphy

Curious how Silas looks in Chinese brush calligraphy? This page shows the name, its Chinese transliteration 赛拉斯 (Sài lā sī), and the story behind it.

Sample. “Silas” in the Regular (楷书) brush style with the Chinese name 赛拉斯 (Sài lā sī). The paid file removes the watermark.

The Chinese characters for Silas

As a transliteration, Silas is usually written 赛拉斯 (Sài lā sī). Each character is listed below with its own dictionary meaning — the name is chosen by sound, not by meaning, and Moying does not translate names. Please have a person review the characters before any permanent use such as a tattoo.

Origin and meaning

With Latin origins, Silas is usually read as “of the forest”.

About the name Silas

In the New Testament, Silas travelled with Saint Paul.

As a gift or a tattoo

Because it means “of the forest”, a Silas calligraphy print makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves the name or its meaning.

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