Cynthia

American

[sin-thee-uh] / ˈsɪn θi ə /

noun

Artemis: so called from her birth on Mt. Cynthus, on Delos.
Literary. the moon, the emblem of Artemis.
a female given name.

Cynthia British

/ ˈsɪnθɪə /

noun

another name for Artemis

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Grande won a Grammy earlier this year for pop duo/group performance for “Defying Gravity” with co-star Cynthia Erivo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

"Pollution does not stay where it is made, it travels," said Cynthia Moyo, a climate campaigner at Greenpeace.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Goldblum, who also starred in Wicked and Independence Day, will be playing the piano and singing as his latest album is released featuring collaborations with stars including Cynthia Erivo, Scarlett Johansson and Charlie Puth.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Like Ed and Cynthia, you and your wife will have to figure out what you’re willing to give up or must have if you decide to retire abroad.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"I'll tell you what he said," Cynthia wound up.

From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds

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