Cyntia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Cyntia
Cyntia is a variant spelling of Cynthia, derived from the Greek epithet "Kynthia," meaning "of Mount Cynthus," a reference to the goddess Diana/Artemis who was born on that Aegean island.
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Etymology
Cyntia is a variant spelling of Cynthia, derived from the Greek epithet "Kynthia," meaning "of Mount Cynthus," a reference to the goddess Diana/Artemis who was born on that Aegean island. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the Renaissance, gaining particular popularity in the 20th century.
Cyntia currently ranks #13,498 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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