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Cynthos (or the Greek Kynthos) is most likely derived from "kynthano" meaning "to conceal, hide, cover up.”.
Alternative Origin: China
Pronounced: SIN-thee-əAmericanized form of Chinese name Xian, pronounced as Sian or Synd or Cynd, meaning refined, elegant, sophisticated, and wise.
Cynthia was the sister of the moon goddess, Diana.
Cynthia was not a sister of the Roman Diana or the Greek Artemis. It was one of the nicknames of Artemis. This because she was born on Delos with the mountain Cynthus.
Personally I don't see Cindy as short for Cynthia, just Cyn or Cynthi.
Literal meaning is "moon" - "a reflector of light".

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