• 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.

Sources

• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zinta#Latvian
• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zintis#Latvian
• http://www.celmina.com/genealogy/2012/04/forename-friday-zinta/