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The baby name Cynthia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪnθiə/ (SIN-thee-ə).

Cynthia is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnθiə/ (SIN-thee-ə)

What is the meaning of the name Cynthia ?

The baby name Cynthia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɪnθiə/ (SIN-thee-ə).

Cynthia is Greek in Origin.

Cynthia derives from Greek Kynthia, an epithet meaning “woman of Kynthos,” after Mount Cynthus on Delos, birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. Through this mythic link, the name carries lunar overtones and associations with the hunt and chastity. Latin poets adopted it as a poetic name - Propertius famously addressed his beloved as Cynthia - and English Renaissance writers (Sidney, Spenser, Ben Jonson’s Cynthia’s Revels) helped bring it into use in England.

Revived with neoclassical taste in the 17th–18th centuries, Cynthia saw steady Anglophone use and peaked in the United States during the 1950s–60s. International variants include Cinzia (Italian), Cíntia (Portuguese), Cintia (Spanish), and Kynthia (modern Greek); alternative spellings Cinthia, Cyndia, and Cynthea also appear. Common diminutives are Cindy, Cyndi, Cinda, and Cyn. The core meaning remains “of Mount Cynthus,” often interpreted more broadly as “moonlike” or “radiant.”

Cynthia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cynthia

Cynthia Nixon Actor · Born 1966 · United States Cynthia Nixon is best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in the television series Sex and the City. She has also appeared in films like Amadeus and The Pelican Brief. Besides acting, she has been active in politics, running for Governor of New York in 2018. Cynthia Erivo Actor · Born 1987 · United Kingdom Cynthia Erivo is a talented actor from the United Kingdom, best known for her role as Harriet Tubman in the film 'Harriet'. She also starred in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway, earning critical acclaim for her performance. Her powerful voice and acting skills have made her a standout in both film and theater. Cynthia Rothrock Actor · Born 1957 · United States Cynthia Rothrock is an American martial artist and actress, best known for her roles in martial arts films during the 1980s and 1990s. She starred in movies like 'China O'Brien' and 'Yes, Madam,' showcasing her impressive martial arts skills. Her work has made her a significant figure in the action film genre.
Cynthia Watros Actor · Born 1968 · United States Cynthia Watros is an American actress best known for her role as Libby Smith on the television series Lost. She also starred in the soap opera Guiding Light, where she played Annie Dutton. Cynthia's work in these shows has made her a recognizable face in the entertainment industry. Cynthia Rhodes Actor · Born 1956 · United States Cynthia Rhodes is best known for her role as Penny Johnson in the film Dirty Dancing. She also starred in Staying Alive and Flashdance, showcasing her talents as both an actress and a dancer. Born in 1956 in the United States, she became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry during the 1980s. Cynthia Addai-Robinson Actor · Born 1985 · United States Cynthia Addai-Robinson is an American actor best known for her role as Naevia in the television series Spartacus. She also gained recognition for her performances in Arrow and The Accountant. Born in 1985, she has become a familiar face in both television and film.

Celebrity babies named Cynthia

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Cynthia Cleese Connie Booth television actor ★★★★★ John Cleese film director ★★★★★

Cynthia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2016 #1 — 921
FJ Girls 0 #8 2 583
BI 0 #11 2 425
SV Girls 0 #16 3 458
BI Girls 0 #17 17 726
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Girls 0 #21 3 950
NA 0 #27 7 2,537
ZA Girls 0 #31 8,526 25,928
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
MO 0 #35 18 2,706
NG Girls 0 #35 7,987 15,093
ID 0 #36 4 2,238
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
PR 0 #42 14 1,497
GH Girls 0 #43 1,271 6,973
CM 0 #46 10 2,592
LU 0 #52 15 2,830
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
BW Girls 0 #66 92 4,216
JP 0 #68 10 4,057
PH 0 #69 28 5,607
CN 0 #70 16 3,857
JM 0 #71 17 3,714
TW 0 #71 30 4,523
AO 0 #74 4 2,729
ID Girls 0 #76 23 3,319
GH 0 #78 231 5,396
PR Girls 0 #84 86 3,171
SG Girls 0 #87 1,164 18,916
QA 0 #88 13 7,011
BN Girls 0 #89 18 5,459
NG 0 #92 200 5,926
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
MT Girls 0 #94 59 3,773
JM Girls 0 #96 217 7,507
PH Girls 0 #100 390 13,098
SG 0 #102 195 11,010
LU Girls 0 #103 88 4,850
TW Girls 0 #105 203 8,139
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
CR 0 #111 48 5,526
PA 0 #114 17 3,797
EC 0 #115 7 2,502
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
MX 0 #119 478 8,339
CY Girls 0 #121 5 3,755
CM Girls 0 #122 915 11,671
MO Girls 0 #124 137 7,056
MU 0 #127 10 3,613
NA Girls 0 #130 99 7,146
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
CN Girls 0 #136 308 8,829
UY 0 #140 38 2,477
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
AR 0 #143 44 2,915
PE 0 #148 188 6,350
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
AE 0 #156 22 10,220
HK Girls 0 #159 984 16,104
PE Girls 0 #161 3,142 14,861
CR Girls 0 #167 596 11,342
NL Girls 0 #168 2,349 5,933
CL 0 #170 336 6,867
CL Girls 0 #172 2,684 14,098
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
LB 0 #180 879 13,263
MX Girls 0 #180 5,454 17,781
AO Girls 0 #184 26 4,575
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
EC Girls 0 #187 53 3,650
RU 0 #192 3 3,641
Belgium Girls 2007 #195 20 407
HK 0 #196 168 8,483
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
UY Girls 0 #206 494 6,731
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
HU Girls 0 #210 14 3,308
JP Girls 0 #211 35 6,592
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
MY 0 #215 121 12,352
QA Girls 0 #216 101 15,378
MU Girls 0 #218 136 8,539
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
AR Girls 0 #221 740 8,289
ZA 0 #221 232 14,421
NL 0 #224 180 2,481
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #239 3 5,992
PT 0 #243 8 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
Canada Girls 2024 #258 28 2,795
KW Girls 0 #263 271 19,177
OM Girls 0 #271 126 15,987
AE Girls 0 #272 300 20,968
SA 0 #274 22 10,560
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
PA Girls 0 #278 220 9,861
BR 0 #292 54 5,969
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Spain Girls 0 #295 1,466 5,561
MY Girls 0 #295 1,208 24,821
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
DK Girls 0 #298 19 7,429
GT 0 #298 17 5,948
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
JO Girls 0 #313 13 7,570
GH Boys 0 #314 32 8,138
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
PL Girls 0 #344 11 5,096
BO 0 #349 33 6,868
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
Spain 0 #350 103 2,326
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
BD Girls 0 #360 27 8,413
Finland Girls 0 #372 20 1,368
GT Girls 0 #377 132 7,500
BO Girls 0 #380 252 9,488
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
Austria Girls 0 #383 38 1,885
PT Girls 0 #391 61 7,952
France Girls 2021 #394 12 3,185
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
Germany 0 #401 37 2,542
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #407 7 5,922
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
CO 0 #433 48 7,768
RU Girls 0 #444 55 11,913
PS Girls 0 #450 74 10,981
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
Germany Girls 0 #467 460 4,949
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
BH 0 #475 79 17,937
BR Girls 0 #487 616 12,708
LY 0 #498 38 12,703
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
SA Girls 0 #506 466 25,931
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CM Boys 0 #513 38 12,054
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
IL Girls 0 #535 83 11,648
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
United States Girls 2024 #598 331 8,487
IN Girls 0 #599 33 13,121
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IT 0 #623 92 4,183
CL Boys 0 #654 12 13,390
SY 0 #701 28 11,684
Finland Girls 2026 #702 37 3,895
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
IT Girls 0 #766 887 9,415
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
CO Girls 0 #799 293 16,140
United States Boys 2003 #809 5 7,064
TN 0 #809 21 13,765
NG Boys 0 #836 116 16,906
PE Boys 0 #863 16 14,506
OM Boys 0 #870 12 17,948
EG Girls 0 #903 57 14,742
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #952 31 16,355
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #986 193 25,619
MA 0 #1,085 44 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
DZ 0 #1,141 36 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,175 8 25,439
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Cynthia is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Cynthia

Cynthia is predominantly a girl's name.
Cynthia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈsɪnθiə/ (SIN-thee-ə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kynthia, Cinthia, Cinthya, Cynthya, Cindy and Cyndi.
Yes, very popular — Cynthia ranked #1 in Ireland in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Cynthia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2016).
Cynthia's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #348 in 2011 to #394 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 13 notable people named Cynthia are in our database, including Cynthia Nixon (Actor), Cynthia Erivo (Actor), Cynthia Rothrock (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Cynthia for their child, including Connie Booth and John Cleese.