What does Hyacinth mean?

Hyacinth as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Hyacinth) is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Hyacinth is "hyacinth". A flower name that was originally a male name Hyakinthos in Greek mythology for the youth beloved of by Apollo. It was the name of a third-century male saint, but in the 19th century, was used by English-speakers as a feminine name. French painter Hyacinthe Rigaud.

ENDS WITH -th

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, flower, mythology, saint, 19th century

Variations

VARIANTS Hy, Hyacinthe, Hyacinthos, Hyacinthus, Hyakinthos

SEE ALSO Jacinto

FEMININE FORM Jacinda

How popular is Hyacinth?

Hyacinth is an uncommonly occurring given name for men but a somewhat prominent surname for both adults and children (#137816 out of 150436, Top 92%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Garith, Giacintho (see Jacinto), Giacinto, Haakin, Hacket, Hackett, Hackit, Hackitt (see Hackett), Hacon, Hamish, Harish, Havin, Hazin, Heath▼ and Hyatt. These names tend to be more frequently used than Hyacinth.