Cintra
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cintra
The name 'Cintra' is a variant of 'Cynthia,' derived from the Greek "Kynthia," meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos," an epithet of the goddess Artemis.
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Etymology
The name 'Cintra' is a variant of 'Cynthia,' derived from the Greek "Kynthia," meaning "woman from Mount Kynthos," an epithet of the goddess Artemis. It is used primarily in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking cultures, notably as the name of a historic town in Portugal (Sintra), but has no specific religious association.
Cintra currently ranks #6,512 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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