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Cinthia

SIN-thee-ah

Cinthia is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “A variant of Cynthia, derived from the Greek 'Kynthia,' meaning 'from Mount Kynthos,' associated with the Greek goddess of the moon, Artemis.”. It currently ranks #6195 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1996.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Cinthia Means

A variant of Cynthia, derived from the Greek 'Kynthia,' meaning 'from Mount Kynthos,' associated with the Greek goddess of the moon, Artemis.

The Story of Cinthia

On a moonlit night over 2,000 years ago, a child was born on a sacred mountain, and whispers of her name still echo.

Cinthia is a lyrical variation of Cynthia, itself derived from the Greek Kynthia, meaning 'from Mount Kynthos.' This mountain on the island of Delos was the mythical birthplace of Artemis, the goddess of the moon and hunt. As the legend of Artemis spread, so did her epithet, weaving through ancient Greek poetry and later adopted into Roman culture.

When you first speak 'Cinthia,' it feels like a secret shared under the stars. It’s a name that conjures an inner world, a quiet independence that observes the world from a luminous distance. You imagine your daughter carrying this name not as a burden, but as a mantle of serene strength, a soft glow that draws others in.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

MysteriousIndependentCreativeElegant

Peak Year

#205 in 1996

Total Births

6,130

First Recorded

1946

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