Spanish

Jacinto

Pronounced hah-SEEN-tohShare

Meaning: Hyacinth

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Spanish and Portuguese form of Hyacinthus, from the Greek flower name. It shares the classical mythological history of Hyakinthos while using a form established in Iberian languages.

Spellings & variants

  • Hyacinthus
  • Giacinto
  • Jacint

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Jacinto comes from Spanish.

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