Cynthia Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cynthia Name at a Glance

Name	Cynthia
Meaning	Of Cynthus (Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos). Famous bearer: Cynthia was one of the names of the mythological moon goddess Artemis, referring to her birth on Mount Cynthus.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cynthia Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cynthia means “Of Cynthus (Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos). Famous bearer: Cynthia was one of the names of the mythological moon goddess Artemis, referring to her birth on Mount Cynthus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cynthia Name Origin

Our database records Cynthia under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cynthia a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cynthia is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cynthia

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