| Silje is a Norwegian given female name. It is a short form of the Latin female name Caecilia / Cecilie from the family name Caecilius which is formed from the Latin adjective Caecus, "blind". Notable people with the name include: Silje Bolset, Norwegian handball player Silje Ekroll Jahren (born 1988), Norwegian orienteering competitor and junior world champion Silje Jørgensen (born 1975), former Norwegian footballer and Olympic champion Silje Lundberg (born 1988), Norwegian environmentalist and leader of Nature and Youth Silje Nergaard (born 1966), Norwegian jazz vocalist and songwriter Silje Nes (born 1980), Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Silje Norendal (born 1993), Norwegian snowboarder Silje Redergård (1989-1994), Norwegian murder victim Silje Reinåmo (born 1982), Norwegian actress, dancer and musical performer Silje Solberg (born 1990), Norwegian handball goalkeeper Silje Schei Tveitdal (born 1974), Norwegian environmentalist and politician for the Socialist Left Party Silje Vesterbekkmo (born 1983), Norwegian footballer Silje Vige (born 1976), Norwegian singer Silje Wergeland (born 1974), Norwegian singer-songwriter. Norwegian feminine given names |