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The Name Cynthia - Origin and Meaning of Cynthia


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Cynthia

Greek

Usage of the Name Cynthia

English, Greek Mythology

Meaning of the Name Cynthia

The name Cynthia means "from mount Cynthus" (this mount is located on the isle of Delos, part of the Greek Cyclades). In Greek mythology, Leto gave birth to Apollo and Artemis on this island having been shunned by Zeus' wife Hera who was extremely jealous of his liaison with Leto.

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Cynthia Lennon (born 1939), the first wife of John Lennon; Cynthia Rothrock (born 1957), an American actress; Cynthia Rowley (born 1959), an American fashion designer; Cynthia Gouw (born 1963), an American TV news anchor and host, actress, and model; Cynthia Lamontagne (born 1973), an American actress.

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