Jacinta
Meaning of Jacinta
Jacinta is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With its origins in both Spanish and Portuguese, Jacinta has a rich cultural heritage. In Spanish, it is pronounced as hah-SEEN-tah, while in Portuguese, it is pronounced as zhuh-SEEN-tah. The name has variations such as Jacinda.
While not extremely popular in the United States, Jacinta has been steadily gaining recognition over the years. In recent years, it has ranked around the 4000s in terms of occurrence. However, popularity doesn't define the beauty and appeal of a name like Jacinta.
With its soft and melodic sound, Jacinta exudes elegance and grace. It carries associations of strength and resilience, making it an empowering choice for parents who want their daughter to embody these qualities. Whether you are drawn to its multicultural origins or simply love the sound of the name, Jacinta is sure to make a memorable choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as hah-SEEN-tah (/xaˈsinta/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as zhuh-SEEN-tah (/ʒaˈsintɑ/)
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Notable People Named Jacinta
| Jacinta Nampijinpa Price - Jacinta Yangapi Nampijinpa Price is an Australian politician and member of the Country Liberal Party, serving as a senator for the Northern Territory and holding the position of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Affairs. |
| Jacinta Arianna Ruru is the first Māori professor of law in New Zealand and a current professor at the University of Otago. |
| Jacinta Patrice Stapleton is an Australian actress known for her roles in Neighbours and Stingers, as well as being the sister of actor Sullivan Stapleton. |
