Syllan

Cornish

Baner Syllan.
Syllan yn Kernow.

Etymology

From Latin Sillinae, Silina, Siluruni, found as Ancient Greek Σίλυρες (Sílures), Σύρινες (Súrines), of uncertain origin - suggested to be from solis insulae (“isles of the sun”) or related to the Celtic goddess Sulis.

Proper noun

Syllan f

  1. Scilly, Isles of Scilly (an archipelago off the coast of Cornwall, in southwestern England)
    Synonym: Enesek Syllan

Descendants

  • → English: Isles of Scilly
  • → Old Norse: Syllingar
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