At a Glance: Name: Cymothoe – Meaning: swift wave – Origin: Greek (mythology) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: sy-MOTH-oh-ee
Cymothoe is a Greek (mythology) girl's name meaning “swift wave”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Cymothoe
Meaning: Swift wave.
Origin: Greek (mythology).
A common claim: Cymothoe means 'swift sailor' Actually: The literal Greek roots mean 'swift wave,' not 'sailor' -- fitting for a sea-nymph, not a person who sails.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cymothoe
Phonetic: sy-MOTH-oh-ee IPA: /saɪˈmɒθoʊi/
Popularity of Cymothoe
Cymothoe doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Cymothoe
Similar Names
Eudora · Panope · Helice · Aegina · Nephele · Psamathe
