Cynthia
woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek)
Cynthia is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 163, with 45,710 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
woman from Mount Cynthus (Greek)
Cynthia originates from classical Greek mythology as an epithet for Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos. In the Philippines, the name gained significant popularity throughout the mid-to-late 20th century due to American cultural influence and remains a classic, widely recognized feminine name across diverse socio-economic classes.
Cynthia derives from the Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet for the goddess Artemis referring to her birthplace on Mount Cynthus. It became widely adopted in the English-speaking world and entered Philippine naming culture primarily during the American colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like 'Cindy', 'Cyn', 'Cynthia', or 'Thia'. It is frequently given as a standalone first name or paired in formal double-barrel names (e.g., Maria Cynthia).
Related forms
- Cintia Spanish
- Cynthia French
- Cinzia Italian
- Cíntia Portuguese
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Cynthia with common surname pairs
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How do I use Cynthia with two Filipino surnames?
Cynthia is the given name. The full name is Cynthia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cynthia a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Cynthia is number 163, with 45,710 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.