Find out how popular the first name Cintya has been for the last 22 years (from 1986 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cintya by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Cintya is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cintya.

The history of the first name Cintya

The name Cintya is a variant spelling of the Sanskrit name Cynthia, which has its origins in Greek mythology. It is derived from the name of the Greek goddess of the moon, Artemis, who was also known as Cynthia after her birthplace, Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos.

The name Cintya first appeared in ancient Greek texts and literature, where it was used to refer to the goddess Artemis or as an epithet for the moon itself. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Callimachus, who lived in the 3rd century BC.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Cintya or its variants. One of the most famous was Cynthia, the beloved muse and lover of the Roman poet Propertius, who wrote a series of elegies dedicated to her in the 1st century BC.

Another notable figure was Cynthia of Constantinople, a 5th-century Byzantine princess and the daughter of the Eastern Roman Emperor Arcadius. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence and played a significant role in the political intrigues of the Byzantine court.

In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in England, where it was used by Cynthia Bassett, a wealthy heiress and patron of the arts who was known for her literary salons and support of writers and artists.

During the Renaissance period, the name was also associated with the Italian poet and author Cynthia Gabrielli, who was celebrated for her poetry and prose works in the early 17th century.

In more recent times, the American actress and singer Cynthia Watros, born in 1968, has helped to popularize the name through her successful career in television and film.

Data source

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