Cinda

Cinda is an English given name that originated as a short form of Lucinda, itself an elaboration of Lucia, derived from the Latin word lux meaning light. It may also function as a shortened form of Cinderella or simply as a phonetic variant of Cynthia, a name of Greek origin referring to Mount Cynthos on the island of Delos and associated with the goddess Artemis. Cinda has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Related forms include Cindy, Linda, and Lucinda.