Origin and Meaning of Cynthnia
Meaning & Origin
Moon goddess / Light
Origin: Greek - Derived from 'kynthia' which refers to the Greek goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos.
Interesting Facts
- Cynthia has been historically associated with the moon and femininity due to its connection with Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt and the moon.
- The name has variations in different cultures, such as Cintia in Italian and Cíntia in Portuguese and Spanish.
- Cynthia has been used in literature and the arts, notably in Shakespeare's work as a poetic reference to the moon and beauty.
- Cynthia was particularly popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, ranking in the top 100 names for girls throughout the 1940s to the 1970s.
- Related names include Cyndi, Cyndy, and even variations like Seychelles or Synthia, which are inspired by the original.