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Cynthos (or the Greek Kynthos) is most likely derived from "kynthano" meaning "to conceal, hide, cover up.”.
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Alternative Origin: China
Pronounced: SIN-thee-ə
Americanized form of Chinese name Xian, pronounced as Sian or Synd or Cynd, meaning refined, elegant, sophisticated, and wise.
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Pronounced: SIN-thee-ə
Americanized form of Chinese name Xian, pronounced as Sian or Synd or Cynd, meaning refined, elegant, sophisticated, and wise.
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Cynthia was the sister of the moon goddess, Diana.
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Cynthia was not a sister of the Roman Diana or the Greek Artemis. It was one of the nicknames of Artemis. This because she was born on Delos with the mountain Cynthus.
Personally I don't see Cindy as short for Cynthia, just Cyn or Cynthi.
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Personally I don't see Cindy as short for Cynthia, just Cyn or Cynthi.
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Literal meaning is "moon" - "a reflector of light".
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