Gracious, merciful
Pronunciation: JAS-in-thah
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Jacintha is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Gracious". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JAS-in-thah. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Υάκινθος
ο Υάκινθος ανθός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
JAS-in-thah
IPA
/ˈdʒæsɪnθə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Jacintha is derived from the name Gaiacinthe, which comes from the Latin name Gaius and the Greek name Akinetos, meaning 'rejoicing.' This name was popular in the early Christian church, particularly in France and Belgium, during the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages (5th-15th centuries)
The name Jacintha is also associated with Saint Jacinth of Sopoto, a Spanish saint who lived during the 12th century. She was a hermitess who lived in a cave near the town of Sopoto in northern Spain. She was known for her piety and miracles, and was eventually canonized by the Catholic Church.
12th century
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jacintha
hyacinth flower symbolizing purity
יאסינתה
פרח היאסינת
Υάκινθος
ο Υάκινθος ανθός
Jacintha
flos hyacinthus
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