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Lucinda

loo-SIHN-duh

Lucinda (name) means a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Lucia; also a coastal town in Queensland, Australia. Example: “Lucinda was first used as a name by Cervantes in Don Quixote.”

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A feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Lucia; also a coastal town in Queensland, Australia.

"Lucinda was first used as a name by Cervantes in Don Quixote."

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Etymology

Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).

· First attested 1605

Class of 1605 Lucinda joined the language around 1605.

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Rhymes for Lucinda

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lucinda” mean?

The word “Lucinda” means a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from Lucia; also a coastal town in Queensland, Australia.

How do you pronounce “Lucinda”?

“Lucinda” is pronounced loo-SIHN-duh (/luˈsɪndə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lucinda” in a sentence?

Here is “Lucinda” used in a sentence: “Lucinda was first used as a name by Cervantes in Don Quixote.”

What part of speech is “Lucinda”?

“Lucinda” is a name.

Where does the word “Lucinda” come from?

The word “Lucinda” dates back to around 1605. Derived from Lucia with the suffix -inda, first used by Cervantes in Don Quixote (1605).