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Cintia

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Pronounced SEEN-tee-ah /ˈsiːn.ti.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, born on that mountain, which we note. Warm and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm form of Cynthia: Cintia means 'from Mount Cynthus,' an epithet of Artemis (said 'SEEN-tee-ah'). Classic and moon-linked.
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningA Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, born on that mountain, which we note. Warm and classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#12398 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 894

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319662024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cintia is a Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia, 'from Mount Cynthus,' an epithet of Artemis born there, which we note. Warm and classic, it reads moon-linked - rare in the U.S. (said 'SEEN-tee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, familiar in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries. Rare, classic, and moon-linked.

Did you know? Cintia is a Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Artemis, the moon goddess, which we note - a warm, classic name (said 'SEEN-tee-ah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Cintia — Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia; epithet of Artemis

Variations

CynthiaSintiaCinthia

Nicknames

CindyTia

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Cynthia— the standard spelling
Cinthia— a spelling cousin
Cindy— the short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cintia mean?

Cintia is a Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from Greek 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Artemis, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cintia?

It's said SEEN-tee-ah /ˈsiːn.ti.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cintia a boy or girl name?

Cintia is a girl's name.

How popular is Cintia?

Cintia is a rare name in the U.S.

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