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Curina is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variation of Corinne, which derives from the Greek name Korinna, meaning "maiden" or is possibly related to the Greek word "kore"…
Curinna is an unusual feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Latin or Italian linguistic roots. It may be a variant of Corinna, which comes from the Greek word "kore" meaning…
Greek
"the mother of all gods"
The Anatolian mother goddess Cybele had a place in Greek, Roman, Trojan, and Anatolian mythology. Today, she has special meaning as a symbol of gender nonconformity. In ancient Rome, Cybele's cult…
Cybille is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Sybil or Sibyl. The name derives from ancient Greek origins, where 'Sibylla' referred to female prophets or oracles in the ancient…
Cybela is a feminine name of Greek origin, likely derived from the ancient goddess Cybele, who was revered as the 'Great Mother' or 'Mother of the Gods' in Anatolian and Greek mythology. The name…
Cyebele is a feminine name likely derived from Cybele (also spelled Kybele), the Phrygian mother goddess who was later adopted into Greek and Roman pantheons. This uncommon spelling variant adds a…
Cymbaline is an ethereal feminine name derived from the musical instrument cymbal, ultimately from the Greek 'kymbalon' meaning 'hollow vessel.' The name gained cultural recognition through Pink…
"thistly plant"
Poetic though thorny, Cynara is one of those names that has a genuine root but that many will assume is invented. Depending on your viewpoint, that might be the best or worst of all worlds.
Sinhalese or Kazakh from Arabic
"fire"
An attractive one-of-a-kind option for a girl — Zinara has never been given to more than four American baby girls in a single year.
Cinara is a feminine name with origins that can be traced to Latin and Greek roots. It's derived from 'cinara,' the Latin word for artichoke, which was considered a delicacy in ancient times. In…
Cynthiana is a feminine name derived from Cynthia, which comes from Greek mythology as an epithet for the goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus. The name represents an elaborated, more…
Syntheea is an extremely rare feminine name with a modern, invented quality. Likely derived from words like 'synthesis' or 'synthetic,' it has a contemporary, almost futuristic sound. The unusual…
Cyneria is an unusual feminine name with an elegant, mysterious quality. Though rare, it may have origins in Latin or Greek elements, potentially related to words like 'cynera' (artichoke in Latin)…
Cynethia is a distinctive variant of Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, who was born on Mount Cynthus. This alternative spelling emerged in the…
Kynthija is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Cynthia. While Cynthia derives from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis (born on Mount Kynthos), Kynthija…
Cynithia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Cynthia, which has ancient Greek origins. The traditional Cynthia derives from Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos, birthplace of…
Variation of Cyrilla, Latin from Greek
"lordly"
A variation of Cyrilla, which is in turn a feminine form of Cyril, which, in Greek, is used to refer to God or Jesus.
Cyrella is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the masculine name Cyril, which means 'lordly' or 'masterful.' The suffix '-ella' adds a feminine, elegant touch to the original name.…
French from Latin
Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.
English variation of Cyrilla, Latin from Greek
Cirilla is the currently most-used version of this name, thanks to The Witcher series, but Sirilla is another spelling variant of the original Cyrilla, feminine of Cyril. Downside: that Siri nickname.
