Jacinto is a

Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas **Spanish cuisine **Spanish history **Spanish culture ...

and Portuguese given name meaning

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, which can refer to Saint Hyacinth, a Roman martyr ( Hyacinth and Protus), or the Hyacinth flower itself. Common English nicknames for "Jacinto" are " Jack", "

Jason Jason ( ; ) was an ancient Greek mythological hero and leader of the Argonauts, whose quest for the Golden Fleece is featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Med ...

" and " Jesse". Jacinto has only a few equivalents in other languages such as the Polish " Jacek" and "Jacenty", the

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, a Romance ethnic group related to or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance languag ...

"Giacinto" and the Hungarian "Jácint". The feminine equivalent of Jacinto is

Jacinta Jacinta is a feminine given name of Spanish language, Spanish and Greek language, Greek origin meaning hyacinth. It is the feminine form of Jacinto (Spanish and Portuguese language, Portuguese), Jácint (Hungarian language, Hungarian) and Jacek, Ja ...

. People with the given name include: * Jacinto Barquín (1915–?), Cuban footballer * Jacinto Barrasa (died 1704), Peruvian Jesuit preacher and historian * Jacinto Benavente (1866–1954), Spanish dramatist and Nobel laureate *

Jacinto Caamaño Jacinto Caamaño Moraleja, OC (September 8, 1759 – November 29, 1829) was a Spanish explorer who was the leader of the last great Spanish exploration of Alaska (then Russian America) and the British Columbia Coast. Explorations A few years lat ...

(1759–1829), leader of the last great Spanish exploration of Alaska (then Russian America) and the coast of what is now British Columbia *

Jacinto Canek Jacinto Canek or Jacinto Uc de los Santos (c. 1731 in barrio de San Román, Campeche City, City of Campeche, New Spain – December 14, 1761 in Mérida, Yucatán, Mérida, New Spain), was an 18th-century Maya peoples, Maya Mexican revolutionar ...

(c. 1731–1761), Maya revolutionary who fought against the Spanish * Jacinto Convit (1913–2014), Venezuelan physician and scientist * Jacinto Diniz (1888–1949), American politician and businessman * Jacinto Elá (born 1982), Equatoguinean retired footballer *

Jacinto Espinoza Jacinto Alberto Espinoza Castillo (born November 24, 1969, in Bahía de Caráquez) is an Ecuadorian former football goalkeeper. Club career He spent the majority of his professional career playing for a number of clubs in Ecuador, including po ...

(born 1969), Ecuadorian former football goalkeeper *

Jacinto Grau Jacinto Grau Delgado (1877 – 14 August 1958) was a Spanish writer. Best known for his plays, and his theoretical approach to theater, he also wrote essays, short stories, and criticism. Life Grau was born in Barcelona. He served as the E ...

(1877–1958), Spanish playwright and writer *

Jacinto João Jacinto João, also known as J. J. (January 25, 1944 – October 29, 2004) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a left winger. Jacinto João won 10 caps for the Portugal national team, scoring two goals. His debut was on 27 October 1968, ...

(1944–2004), Portuguese footballer *

Jacinto Lara Jacinto Lara (28 May 1777, Carora – 25 February 1859, Barquisimeto) was a Venezuelan independence leader and hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence. His contribution included participating in Simón Bolívar's 1813 Admirable Campaign. ...

(1777–1859), Venezuelan independence leader and military officer of the Venezuelan War of Independence * Jacinto Molina Álvarez, birth name of

Paul Naschy Jacinto Molina Álvarez (September 6, 1934 – November 30, 2009) known by his stage name Paul Naschy, was a Spanish film actor, screenwriter, and director working primarily in horror films. His portrayals of numerous classic horror figures&md ...

(1934–2009), Spanish film actor, screenwriter and director *

Jacinto Morano Jacinto Morano González (born 1984) is a Spanish labour lawyer and politician. He has served as member of the 10th Assembly of Madrid in the Podemos Parliamentary Group, as well as Senator. Biography Born on 5 February 1984 in Madrid ...

(born 1984), Spanish lawyer and politician *

Jacinto Moreno Jacinto Moreno is a retired Philippine Constabulary enlisted trooper and a recipient the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor. Moreno was assigned as the assistant non-Commissioned Officer A non-commissione ...

(), retired Philippine Constabulary enlisted trooper and recipient of the Medal of Valor, the Philippines' highest military award for courage *

Jacinto Peynado Jacinto Bienvenido Peynado Peynado (15 February 1878 – 7 March 1940) was a Dominican politician who served as the 37th president of the Dominican Republic from 1938 until his resignation in 1940. He previously served as the 22nd vice president ...

(1878–1940), president of the Dominican Republic from 1938 to 1940 *

Jacinto Quincoces Jacinto Francisco Fernández de Quincoces y López de Arbina (17 July 1905 – 10 May 1997) was a Spanish football player and manager, as well as President of the Valencian Pilota Federation. He was a central defender and is regarded as on ...

(1905–1997), Spanish football player and manager *

Jacinto Rodríguez (footballer) Jacinto Rodríguez (born 5 December 1958) is a Paraguayan footballer. He played in three matches for the Paraguay national football team from 1983 to 1985. He was also part of Paraguay's squad for the 1983 Copa América tournament. Reference ...

(born 1958), Paraguayan former footballer * Jacinto Rodríguez Díaz (1901–1929), aviation pioneer in Guatemala * Jacinto Rodriguez (1815–1880), recipient of the

Rancho Jacinto Rancho Jacinto was a Mexican land grant in present-day Glenn County, California given in 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena to Jacinto Rodriguez. The grant extended along the west bank of the Sacramento River, and encompassed present-day Ord ...

Mexican land grant * Jacinto Santos (born 1941), Portuguese former footballer * Jacinto Vera (1813–1881), Uruguayan Roman Catholic prelate and first bishop of Montevideo *

Jacinto Zamora Jacinto Zamora y del Rosario (August 14, 1835 – February 17, 1872) was a Catholic Church in the Philippines, Filipino Catholic Priesthood in the Catholic Church, priest, part of the Gomburza, a trio of priests who were falsely accused of muti ...

(1835–1872), Filipino Catholic priest, one of a trio of priests falsely accused of mutiny

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