Zintis

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Latvian

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Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians in 1940. From zinte (“magic”).

Proper noun

Zintis m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

This name is also used as an ambiguous Latvian slang word, used with a meaning for any person or action: devil, imp, mischief-maker, scamp, scoundrel.

The slang word is believed to be found in Ērgļi, Latvia.

References

  • Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
  • Population Register of Latvia: Zintis was the only given name of 531 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.
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