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Hyacinth

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Hyacinth.

Primary meaning

Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos"

Pronunciation: HY-ah-sinth

Profile summary

Flower name; also Greek hero. The current meaning shown for this name is Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos". The catalog pronunciation is listed as HY-ah-sinth. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Hyacinth. Hyacinth appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Hyacinth is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos".

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.

Usage note

In this catalog, Hyacinth is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Hyacinth. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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