Cynthia
- proper noun
- Literature
- In ancient stories, Cynthia was known as the goddess of the hunt and the Moon.
- Cynthia's Revels
Examples
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The poet referred to the Moon as Cynthia in many of his verses.
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According to mythology, Cynthia is the twin sister of Apollo and the daughter of Leto.
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You and my family, even Cynthia, if she wants to.
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I just spoke with Cynthia about an hour ago.
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- Get Cynthia on the line!
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If it's a girl, Cynthia.
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Oh, it's this cute dress from Cynthia Vincent.
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- So any thoughts, Cynthia?
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We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of Cynthia Levy...
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If I ask out Cynthia Paster, will she say no?
Synonyms
A goddess of hunting, wild places, and the moon who protects animals and young women
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cynthia comes from Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos in Greek myth. Poets used Cynthia for the goddess Artemis, who is linked to the 'Moon', so the name brings to mind the moon and the goddess today.