Cynara

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Derived from the Greek word "kynara" which means artichoke. In Greek mythology, Cynara was the name of a beautiful maiden who was turned into an artichoke by the goddess Aphrodite. The name is also associated with love and fertility.
Popularity
Cynara is not a common name, making it difficult to determine its global popularity.

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Cartoon of Cynara

Cynara Name meanings & History

Derived from the Greek word "kynara" which means artichoke. In Greek mythology, Cynara was the name of a beautiful maiden who was turned into an artichoke by the goddess Aphrodite. The name is also associated with love and fertility. A Greek "plant" name, from a genus of thistles, of which a leading member is the purple flowered artichoke.Probably originated from Zinara, in the Aegean, hence it is also considered a "place" name. The poet Horace sang of Cynara. Ernest Dowson revived the ancient Greek favourite with the poem, "I have been faithful to thee, Cynara...". Cynara is mainly used as a feminine given name.

Zodiac Sign of Cynara: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Cynara:

C: Copycat,Candid,Clever,Curious,Choice,Chatty,Cute

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

N: Nice,Nagging,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neat,Neurosis,Nervous

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Aggressive,Action,Assertive,Angry

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

Cynara is:

  • a Nerdy name
  • a Unintellectual name
  • a Urban name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Cynara (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) thistle.

Other Forms: Cinara, Cinarah, Cynarah, Sinara, Sinarah, Synara, Synarah


3.) CYNARA (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Of uncertain etymology, some believe it is based on the name of the Aegean island of Zenara. Var: Zinara. (KYEH-NAH-RAH)


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