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Jacinda
Pronounced jə-SIN-dah /dʒəˈsɪn.dɑ/Medium
Meaning: A form of Jacinta — from Greek hyakinthos, 'the hyacinth flower' (a blue spring flower)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jacinda is a form of Jacinta — from Greek hyakinthos, 'the hyacinth flower', a fragrant blue spring bloom (and a gem). A lyrical, soft, modern name across the English- and Spanish-speaking worlds (the former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern; said 'jə-SIN-dah'; nickname Cindy).
In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, the-hyacinth-flower at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Jacinda mean?
Jacinda is a form of Jacinta — Greek 'the hyacinth flower'.
How do you pronounce Jacinda?
It's said jə-SIN-dah /dʒəˈsɪn.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jacinda a boy or girl name?
Jacinda is a girl's name.
How popular is Jacinda?
Jacinda is a rare name in the U.S.