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Portuguese pronunciation is "Zha ceen ta" (not the h sound as in Spanish.)
This name was very popular in Australia for many years.

Also pronounced juh SIN tah

Personal experiences with the name Jacinta

My name is Jacinta and we pronounce is Jah-CIN-tah
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Nicknames for Jacinta

Jess (when using the equally acceptable pronunciation "jah-CIN-tah"), Cindy, Jaci, Cinta

My little girl's name is Jacinta and we call her Jaci (pronouced Jay-cey)

My name's Jacinta and my friends call me Cinta and cint

I know the most adorable little girl (aged 9) called Jacinta and her nickname is Jazz or Jazzy

I have a friend named Jacinta and we call her Jax

My nick names were Cin or Cinny although Cintia was also used by some people

Meanings and history of the name Jacinta

Means "hyacinth" (flower).

Greek Meaning:

The name Jacinta is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Jacinta is:Beautiful. Jacinth is derived from the name of a precious stone. This name is also related to the Greek flower name for hyacinth.

Spanish Meaning:

The name Jacinta is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Jacinta is: Hyacinth or purple.

Famous real-life people named Jacinta

Blessed Jacinta Marto, visionary of the blessed virgin in Fatima. Died at the age of 9, a child saint.
Jacinta Stapleton, Australian actress
Jacinda Barrett, Australian actress

Jacinta in song, story & screen

My name is Jacinta but people call me Jassy pronounced as jay-cee. Its a very unique And special name not to common here in Nigeria