Hyacinth
/HH-Y-AA-K-IH-N-T-HH/
Hyacinth (Greek hyakinthos) names the dense purple-blue spring flower beloved across Mediterranean gardens. In Greek mythology, the flower sprang from the spilled blood of Hyakinthos, a young man loved by Apollo.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Hyacinth is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Hyacinth (Greek hyakinthos) names the dense purple-blue spring flower beloved across Mediterranean gardens. In Greek mythology, the flower sprang from the spilled blood of Hyakinthos, a young man loved by Apollo.”.
Hyacinth is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Hyacinth (Greek hyakinthos) names the dense purple-blue spring flower beloved across Mediterranean gardens. In Greek mythology, the flower sprang from the spilled blood of Hyakinthos, a young man loved by Apollo." and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among American, European, Greek families, Hyacinth carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Hyacinth
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Hyacinth lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Hyacinth's saint & feast day →What does Hyacinth's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hyacinth resonates in either tradition.
Hyacinth's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hyacinth's full reading →
Does Hyacinth go with your family's names?
Hyacinth breaks into 8 sounds: /HH-Y-AA-K-IH-N-T-HH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Hyacinth sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Hyacinth beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hyacinth — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Hyacinth
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Hyacinth
What does the name Hyacinth mean?
Hyacinth means "Hyacinth (Greek hyakinthos) names the dense purple-blue spring flower beloved across Mediterranean gardens. In Greek mythology, the flower sprang from the spilled blood of Hyakinthos, a young man loved by Apollo.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Hyacinth a boy or girl name?
Hyacinth is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Hyacinth?
Hyacinth is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American, European, Greek families.
Is Hyacinth a Christian name?
Yes. Hyacinth is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Hyacinth mean in English?
Hyacinth originates from English, where it means "Hyacinth (Greek hyakinthos) names the dense purple-blue spring flower beloved across Mediterranean gardens. In Greek mythology, the flower sprang from the spilled blood of Hyakinthos, a young man loved by Apollo.."
What are common nicknames for Hyacinth?
Common short forms of Hyacinth include Cinthy.
What is the numerology of Hyacinth?
Hyacinth has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
When is Hyacinth's feast day?
Hyacinth's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is August 17, linked to the patron saint of Polish pierogi.
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