Jacinda
Meaning of Jacinda
Jacinda is a feminine appellation of Greek provenance, ultimately derived from the ancient term hyakinthos—denoting the hyacinth flower—and transmitted into modern usage via the Spanish form Jacinta. In Anglo-American onomastic practice, the name is conventionally rendered as /dʒəˈsɪndə/, alongside its Spanish phonetic counterpart /aˈsin.da/, a dual articulation that underscores its cross‐cultural diffusion. Historically, Jacinda has maintained a position of moderate prevalence within English-speaking populations, a status notably elevated in the early twenty‐first century by its association with the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, whose international profile has contributed to the name’s contemporary recognition. The appellation’s botanical etymology confers an aura of classical refinement, while its relatively restrained frequency ensures a measure of distinctive elegance for bearers in the modern era.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ha-SEEN-dah (/aˈsin.da/)
English
- Pronunced as juh-SIN-duh (/dʒəˈsɪndə/)
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Notable People Named Jacinda
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