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

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

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

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

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

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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