Cynthia
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Cynthia at a glance
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation (IPA)
- /ˈsɪn.θi.ə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cynthia, from Ancient Greek Κυνθία (Kunthía), feminine of Κύνθιος (Kúnthios, “Cynthian (of or pertaining to Mount Cynthus, a mountain of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)”).
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What does the name Cynthia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek.