The baby name Jacinto is a unisex name, 3 syllables long and is pronounced "hah-SIN-toh".
Jacinto is Greek, Portuguese and Spanish in Origin.
Jacinto is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means "hyacinth" in English. The name is derived from the Greek word "hyakinthos," which refers to a type of flower. In Greek mythology, Hyacinth was a beautiful youth who was accidentally killed by the god Apollo. The flower hyacinth is said to have grown from his blood, and the name Jacinto has been associated with the flower ever since.
The name Jacinto is predominantly used for boys, although it can also be used for girls. In terms of pronunciation, the name is pronounced "ha-SEEN-to" in Spanish and "ja-SIN-too" in Portuguese. The name has been used in various cultures throughout history, including in ancient Greece and Rome. It was also a popular name among early Christian saints, including Saint Hyacinth of Poland.
The name Jacinto is a compound name, consisting of the Greek word "hyakinthos" and the suffix "-to," which is a common suffix in Spanish and Portuguese names. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Jacinth, Hyacinth, and Giacinto. Today, the name is most commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, as well as in communities with ties to those cultures.
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Jacinto Benavente Jacinto Benavente was a Spanish playwright known for his exceptional contribution to Spanish literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1922 for his remarkable plays that reflected the Spanish society of his time. Some of his most memorable plays include "Los Intereses Creados" and "La Malquerida". |