Cynthia

Cynthia is a feminine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Kynthia (Κυνθια). The name means 'she who comes from Mount Kynthos' or more specifically 'she who comes from the mountain Kynthos on the island of Delos.'

What does the name Cynthia mean?

Cynthia is a feminine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Kynthia (Κυνθια). The name means 'she who comes from Mount Kynthos' or more specifically 'she who comes from the mountain Kynthos on the island of Delos.' Furthermore, it was originally used as an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, who is regarded as the Greek goddess of hunting and fertility, as well as the goddess of the forest. According to legend, she was born on Mount 'Kynthios,' a mountain on the island of Delos (as was Apollo). Derived from the ancient Greek expressions kynthos (Κύνθος) or kynthia (Κυνθία) meaning 'woman from Kynthos.' Selene, the Greek personification of the moon, and also the Roman Diana, through her identification with Artemis, were sometimes referred to as 'Cynthia.' Other variants include Cyntia, Cynthie, Cynthal, Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndia, Cyndja, Cyndie, Cinzia (Italian), Cintia (Spanish), Cinthia, Sindy, Sindi, Syntia, Synthia, Synta, Syndi, Syndie, Sindorella, and Xynthia. The name is particularly popular and widespread in English-speaking countries.

Where does the name Cynthia come from?

The etymology of Cynthia is a feminine name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'she who comes from Mount Kynthos' or 'she who comes from the mountain Kynthos on the island of Delos.' Ancient Greek.

How do you pronounce Cynthia?

Sound & pronunciation of Cynthia: The name Cynthia is three syllables and internationally shaped. It is usually pronounced as 'Syn-thi-a' [ˈsɪnθi̯a] or Germanized [ˈsɪnti̯a], starting with a clear, bright sound. The consonant combination in the middle gives the name structure, while the open '-ia' softly fades away. Cynthia appears elegant, cultivated, and phonetically distinct.

When is the name day of Cynthia?

The name day of Cynthia is February 18.

Popularity

Cynthia is a very popular name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common feminine baby names. Its best ranking was in 1997 at 181st place. In the last ten years, Cynthia has been given as a first name about 160 times, placing it 1,852nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,674th.

Nicknames & pet names

Celly / Cici / Cinderella / Cindy / Cini / Cinti / CyCy / Cyn / Cynderella / Cyndus / Cyni / Cynn / Cynne / Cynnel / Cynner / Cynni / Cynnie / Cynt / Cynterella / Cynth / Cynthi / Cynthl / Cynthlä / Cyntlä / Cynto / Cynzi / Cünti / Sintia / Thia / Zündzia

Similar first names

Cyndia

Famous people

• Cynthia (Elephant) (Asian elephant from the Bogor Zoo, Indonesia)
• Cynthia (Character) (Character in the 'Pokémon' games)
• Cynthia Ann (Cindy) Crawford (Model, TV host)
• Cynthia Ann Stephanie (Cyndi) Lauper (Singer (80's))
• Cynthia Chenault (Actress from the USA)
• Cynthia Cleese (Actress from England)
• Cynthia Cooley (American artist)
• Cynthia Cosima (Actress)
• Cynthia Darlow (American actress)
• Cynthia Enloe (Writer from America)
• Cynthia Felice (American writer)
• Cynthia Gooding (American singer)
• Cynthia Harnett (English illustrator)
• Cynthia Herrup (Historian from America)
• Cynthia Hopkins (American composer)
• Cynthia Irwin-Williams (American archaeologist)
• Cynthia Knott (American painter)
• Cynthia MacGregor (American tennis player)
• Cynthia McQuillin (American singer)
• Cynthia Neumann (German singer)