Jacinta

At a Glance: Name: Jacinta – Meaning: the hyacinth flower – Origin: Spanish (from Latin Hyacinthus) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: hah-SEEN-tah

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Jacinta is a Spanish name rooted in the Latin Hyacinthus, and it carries the meaning 'the hyacinth flower.' It's pronounced hah-SEEN-tah, and it has an outdoorsy, nature-inspired, free-spirited, boho feel. If a floral name with Spanish roots is what you're after, Jacinta fits that search.

Meaning & Origin of Jacinta

Meaning: The hyacinth flower.

Origin: Spanish (from Latin Hyacinthus).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Jacinta

Phonetic: hah-SEEN-tah   IPA: /hɑˈsiːntə/

Popularity of Jacinta

Jacinta reached its highest U.S. popularity in 1982, ranking #1252 with 104 baby girls given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #4689, with just 29.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1909–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Jacinta mean?

The hyacinth flower. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jacinta)

How do you pronounce Jacinta?

Jacinta is pronounced hah-SEEN-tah (IPA: /hɑˈsiːntə/).

Is Jacinta a popular name right now?

Jacinta peaked at #1252 in 1982 and is ranked #4689 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1909–2024.)

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