The baby name Jacinth is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒæsɪnθ/ — "JAS-inth".
Jacinth is French in Origin.
The baby name Jacinth is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒæsɪnθ/ — "JAS-inth".
Jacinth is French in Origin.
Jacinth is a rare English given name taken from the gemstone and flower term, ultimately from Greek Hyakinthos, through Latin Hyacinthus and French Jacinthe. It denotes the hyacinth/jacinth: in classical sources a blue-violet hue, later a fiery orange zircon used in jewelry, so the name carries associations of blossom, fragrance, and jewel-like brilliance. Common English pronunciations are JAY-sinth and JASS-inth.
Recorded as a personal name from the 17th century and seen in Victorian registers during the craze for nature and gem names, Jacinth has been used for both sexes but leans feminine today. It also resonates with the Bible, where "jacinth" appears among the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem. Close relatives and variants include Hyacinth/Hyacintha, Jacinta (Spanish/Portuguese), Giacinta (Italian), Jacinthe/Jacynthe (French), Jacintha and Jacinda (English/Dutch), and the masculine Jacinto. Possible nicknames are Jaci, Cinda/Cindy, and Jace.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #238 | 22 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #426 | 4 | 13,098 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #570 | 17 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #586 | 2 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #887 | 5 | 7,235 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #982 | 13 | 24,821 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 2 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Jacinth is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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