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Synthia
Pronounced SIN-thee-ah /ˈsɪn.θi.ə/Medium
Meaning: A variant spelling of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Kynthos' — an epithet of Artemis, the moon goddess. A classic celestial name.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Synthia is a variant of Cynthia, from Kynthia, 'from Mount Kynthos,' a title of the moon goddess Artemis. It reads classic and celestial in a fresh spelling — rare in the U.S. in this form (said 'SIN-thee-ah').
It appears rarely, next to the more common Cynthia. Rare, celestial, and classic.
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What does the name Synthia mean?
Synthia is a form of Cynthia, 'from Mount Kynthos,' an epithet of Artemis, the moon goddess.
How do you pronounce Synthia?
It's said SIN-thee-ah /ˈsɪn.θi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Synthia a boy or girl name?
Synthia is a girl's name.
How popular is Synthia?
Synthia is a rare name in the U.S.