What is jacinta?

Jacinta is a feminine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is the feminine form of the name "Jacinto", which is derived from the Greek name "Hyakinthos". The name Hyakinthos was associated with the Greek god Hyacinthus, who was transformed into the hyacinth flower by Apollo.

People named Jacinta:

* Jacinta Marto (1910-1920): Portuguese shepherd girl and one of the three children who witnessed the Marian apparitions at Fátima.

* Jacinta Enríquez (born 1969): Peruvian lawyer and politician.

* Jacinda Barrett (born 1972): Australian actress.

* Jacinta Coleman (born 1977): British actress.

* Jacinta Lal (born 1984): Indian playback singer.

* Jacinta Tynan (born 1985): Irish actress.

Fictional characters named Jacinta:

* Jacinta "Jacin" Clay, a character in the Australian television series "Neighbours".

* Jacinta "Jackie" Sharp, a character in the Netflix series "The Crown".

* Jacinta Marto, a character in the 2017 Portuguese animated film "Fátima".