Jacinto
Jacinto is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin origin, meaning “Hyacinth flower”.
| Meaning | Hyacinth flower |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | hah-SEEN-toh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Philippines, Portugal |
Meaning and origin of Jacinto
Jacinto is the Spanish form of Hyacinthus, from the Greek hyakinthos, the name of a flower and of a gemstone. In Greek myth Hyacinthus was a youth loved by Apollo, from whose blood the flower sprang. The Christian name honours Saint Hyacinth, a thirteenth-century Polish Dominican known as Jacek, as well as early Roman martyrs. The feminine Jacinta is known from one of the children of Fátima.
Is Jacinto a Christian name?
Jacinto is a Catholic saint's name, honouring Saint Hyacinth of Poland, a Dominican missionary, and the Roman martyrs Protus and Hyacinth.
How popular is Jacinto?
A traditional name, now uncommon for babies.
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Spellings and variants of Jacinto
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacinto mean?
Jacinto means 'Hyacinth flower'. It is of Greek, via Latin origin.
Is Jacinto a Christian name?
Jacinto is a Catholic saint's name, honouring Saint Hyacinth of Poland, a Dominican missionary, and the Roman martyrs Protus and Hyacinth.
How do you pronounce Jacinto?
Jacinto is pronounced hah-SEEN-toh.
Is Jacinto a boy or girl name?
Jacinto is usually a boy name.