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Cynthia
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cynthia.
Primary meaning
Woman from Mount Kynthos
Pronunciation: SIN-thee-ah
Profile summary
Popular name; moon goddess epithet. The current meaning shown for this name is Woman from Mount Kynthos. The catalog pronunciation is listed as SIN-thee-ah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Cynthia. Cynthia appears in girl naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Cynthia is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Woman from Mount Kynthos.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Cynthia is grouped as a biblical girl name. Related forms for this profile include Cynthia. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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