Cynara - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Cynara \

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 an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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