Cynthia

Cynthia as a name

“Cynthia” is a female given name that has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek word “Kynthia,” which means “from Mount Cynthus.” Mount Cynthus was a mountain on the Greek island of Delos, which was believed to be the birthplace of the goddess Artemis.

The name Cynthia has been used in English-speaking countries since the 16th century, and it was particularly popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Cynthia has also been a popular name in other languages, such as Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Some famous people named Cynthia include American singer and songwriter Cynthia Erivo, American actress Cynthia Nixon, and British actress Cynthia Gibb.