Jacinta

Spanish for Greek flower name

"hyacinth"

Jacinta Origin and Meaning

The name Jacinta is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "hyacinth".

Jacinta, the Spanish word for hyacinth, is a lot softer and sweeter than the English version. The correct Spanish pronunciation is ha-SEEN-ta, though many English speakers would say ja-SIN-ta. Although the name is slightly different, Jacinta is largely associated at present with Australian-born actress Jacinda Barrett.

Jacinta Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1979 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Jacinta

• 1979 Nameberry 2025
• 79 Chile 2021

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Famous People Named Jacinta

• Saint Jacinta Marto Portuguese "child of Fátima" who witnessed religious apparitions
• Jacinta Parejo First Lady of Venezuela as wife of President Joaquín Crespo
• Jacinta Claudia John Australian actress
• Jacinta Patrice Stapleton Australian actress
• Jacinta Marie Allan Australian politician
• Jacinta Anne Kennedy Australian basketball player
• Jacinta Mary Ann Collins Australian Senator
• Jacinta Joan Coleman New Zealand cyclist
• Jacinta Brondgeest Australian,American singer

The name Jacinta in Pop Culture

• Jacinta a space heater named by Gina on TV's "Brooklyn Nine Nine"

International Variations of the name Jacinta

• Jacenty Polish
• Hyacinthe French
• Jacinthe French