Jacinta
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devout
Meaning & Etymology
A name meaning 'hyacinth' and associated with Our Lady of Fátima.
A name meaning 'hyacinth' and associated with Our Lady of Fátima.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word hyacinthus, which refers to the flower hyacinth and has been associated with the biblical figure Hyacinth.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Italic > Romance
Cultural context
In São Tomé and Príncipe, Jacinta is a name that reflects the country’s colonial Portuguese heritage and Catholic influences. It is often given in honor of Our Lady of Fátima, a significant figure in Portuguese Catholicism.
Symbolism
The name Jacinta symbolizes purity, beauty, and devotion, often associated with the Virgin Mary and the story of Fátima.
Religious reference
Our Lady of Fátima
Related names
Famous People
Jacinta Marto
religion · Portugal · b. 1910
One of the three children who reported witnessing apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal.