Cynthia

female given name

Cynthia is a female given name that comes from Greek word kynthia. It is pronounced [ sin-thee-uh ].[1] There are several different versions for this name. One short version is Cindy. Cynthia is a Greek-origin name which translates to "from Mount Kynthos". It is derived from the Greek goddess of the moon, also referred to as Cynthia, and has become synonymous with the moon and the night sky. The name frequently indicates beauty, grace, and elegance.[2]This name was ranked #806 on the US Popular Names in 2021.[3]

There are many well known people under the name, including Cynthia McKinney and Cynthia Nixon. The short version, Cindy, is being used for Atlantic Basin tropical cyclones.

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  1. "Definition of Cynthia | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. "Cynthia name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-16.[permanent dead link]
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-16.