Jacintha

Jacintha represents the feminine form of the ancient Greek name Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which refers to a figure from Greek mythology and means 'the hyacinth.'

What does the name Jacintha mean?

Jacintha is the feminine derivative of the ancient Greek name Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which refers to a mythological figure and means 'the hyacinth.' In Greek mythology, Hyakinthos is the beloved of the god Apollo. After Hyakinthos was accidentally killed by Apollo with a discus, a flower emerged from his blood, which is now known as the hyacinth. The name Jacintha is particularly common in the Dutch and English-speaking areas, but it is not very frequent. A well-known bearer of the name was the English poet Jacintha Buddicom (1901–1993), who was a childhood friend of George Orwell. Similar name variants include Jacinda and Jacinta.

Where does the name Jacintha come from?

The name Jacintha has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the hyacinth.' It is common in the languages of English, Dutch, and Netherlandic.

How do you pronounce Jacintha?

The pronunciation of Jacintha is three syllables and has a special sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Ja-cin-tha' [jaˈtsɪn̪ta], with the consonant combination in the middle creating a fine and exotic structure. The soft vowels frame the distinctive middle part. This gives Jacintha an elegant and individual feel – expressive, melodic, and with a slightly foreign sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Jacintha is a rather rare name. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jac / Jacci

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jacintha Abisheganaden (jazz singer, actress)
• Jacintha Buddicom (English writer)