What is silver called in other countries?

The word ‘silver’ originates from the Old English Anglo-Saxon word 'seolfor' meaning silver.

The symbol origin is from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. Interestingly, Argentina was named after this precious metal.

If you are on your travels and wish to buy silver the following translations for silver might help you:-

Chinese: 银
Dutch: Zilver
French: Argent
German: Silber
Japanese: 銀
Italian: Argento
Portuguese: Prata
Russian: Cеребр
Spanish: Plata

And finally, the chemical symbol for silver is 'Ag'!

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