Cymbeline

Cymbeline meaning and name origin

Cymbeline \cy-mbeli-ne, cymb(e)-line\ as a girl's name is pronounced SIM-be-leen. It is of Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Cymbeline is "sun lord". Also possibly from Greek "kyme" meaning "hollow vessel", referring to the percussion instrument, the cymbal. The title of Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" (1609), whose protagonist is a 12th-century king of Britain.

Cymbeline has 1 variant form: Cymbaline.

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Popularity of Cymbeline

Cymbeline is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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