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Cynthia

SIN-thee-uh

Popularity

#826

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

713,161

Peak Year

#39,416 in 1957

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Mythological

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Cynthia is a Greek name meaning 'from Kynthos'. Kynthos is a mountain on the island of Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cynthia Nixon

    American actress best known for Sex and the City.

  • Cynthia McKinney

    American politician and activist.

Personality Traits

CreativeCharmingIntelligentIndependent

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