At a Glance
- 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
sy-MOTH-oh-eeIPA /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 · Dione · Leucothea · Aphrodite · Panope · Helice
