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At a Glance: Name: Hyacinth – Meaning: the hyacinth flower (also linked to the color purple) – Origin: Greek (via a saint's name, from the mythological figure Hyacinthus) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HY-uh-sinth
Hyacinth (pronounced HY-uh-sinth) is a Greek name tied to a saint's name and the mythological figure Hyacinthus, carrying the meaning of the hyacinth flower — also linked to the color purple. It's a neutral name with a free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel. If you're researching it for a baby, those are the two threads to know: the flower/color meaning and the Greek, saint-linked origin.
Meaning & Origin of Hyacinth
Meaning: The hyacinth flower (also linked to the color purple).
Origin: Greek (via a saint's name, from the mythological figure Hyacinthus).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hyacinth
Phonetic: HY-uh-sinth IPA: /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
Popularity of Hyacinth
Social Security data spans 1894 to 2024: Hyacinth peaked at #1177 in 1909 with 13 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #4801 with 28 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1894–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Hyacinth mean?
The hyacinth flower (also linked to the color purple). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hyacinth)
How do you pronounce Hyacinth?
Hyacinth is pronounced HY-uh-sinth (IPA: /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/).
Is Hyacinth a popular name right now?
Hyacinth peaked at #1177 in 1909 and is ranked #4801 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2024.)
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