What Does the Name Cynthia Mean
The name Cynthia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cynthia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cynthia Name Meaning
English, Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Κυνθια (Kynthia) which means "woman from Kynthos". This was an epithet of the Greek moon goddess Artemis, given because Kynthos was the mountain on Delos on...
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