- Origin: Latvian
- Meaning: “witchcraft, wizardry, magic, charms”
- Zintis (m); Zinta (f)
From the Latvian word, zinte, meaning, “witchcraft, wizardry, magic, charms.” As a female given-name, it was first recorded in 1922. Its designated name-day is April 6th.
The male form of Zintis came into use in 1940. Its designated name-day is January 7th.
Zintis itself is a Latvian slang term meaning “imp” or “devil.”
Its designated name-day in Latvia is April 6th.
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