Jacinto

Jacinto is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name. It is derived from the Greek name Hyakinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which refers to the hyacinth flower. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth accidentally killed by Apollo. The flower is said to have sprung from his spilled blood.

The name Jacinto is relatively common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and communities. It also appears less frequently in other languages, sometimes in slightly altered forms. The name carries connotations of beauty, fragility, and remembrance, due to its mythological origins.

Famous individuals named Jacinto include:

• Jacinto Benavente: A Spanish dramatist, playwright and Nobel Prize laureate in Literature (1922).
• Jacinto Convit: A Venezuelan physician and scientist known for his work on leprosy and other tropical diseases.

The name's popularity has varied over time and geographical location. While not currently among the most popular names, it retains a certain historical and cultural significance, particularly in regions with strong ties to Spanish or Portuguese heritage.