Jacinte
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jacinte
Jacinte is a Portuguese and French form of Hyacinthus, derived from the Greek word "hyakinthos," meaning the hyacinth flower.
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Etymology
Jacinte is a Portuguese and French form of Hyacinthus, derived from the Greek word "hyakinthos," meaning the hyacinth flower. The name carries associations with the flower's beauty and, in classical mythology, with the youth beloved by Apollo.
The name is used primarily in Portuguese, French, and Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, with roots in Christian hagiography through Saint Hyacinth, a Dominican friar venerated in the medieval period.
Jacinte currently ranks #3,205 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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