Cynthia

noun

Cyn·​thia ˈsin(t)-thē-ə How to pronounce Cynthia (audio)
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: the moon personified as a goddess

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from feminine of Cynthius of Cynthus, from Cynthus, mountain on Delos where she was born, from Greek Kynthos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Cynthia was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Cynthia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cynthia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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