Cynara - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Cynara \cy-na-ra\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "thistly plant". Made famous by the late-19th-century English poet Ernest Dowson's line "I have been faithful to thee, Cynara! in my fashion".

Cynara has 1 variant form: Zinara.

A baby name that sounds like Cynara is Sonora.

Cynara is a very rare female first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Cynara. Compare Cynara with related baby names.