Hyacinth
Meaning of Hyacinth
Hyacinth is a female name with English pronunciation as HY-uh-sinth (/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/). The name Hyacinth has variations such as Hyacintha. It has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1894, and its popularity has fluctuated over the years. In recent years, it has been given to an average of 7-16 babies per year. The name Hyacinth is associated with Greek mythology, where it was the name of a beautiful young man loved by the god Apollo. Hyacinth is also associated with flowers, particularly the hyacinth flower, which symbolizes rebirth and springtime. Overall, Hyacinth is a unique and elegant choice for parents seeking a timeless and mythological-inspired name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as HY-uh-sinth (/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/)
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Notable People Named Hyacinth
| Hyacinth Graf Strachwitz - Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz was a distinguished German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II, known for his noble heritage and his exceptional military achievements, including being awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords, and Diamonds. |
| Hyacinth of Poland - Hyacinth, a Polish Dominican priest and missionary, was known for his efforts to reform women's monasteries in Poland and held the title of Doctor of Sacred Studies. |
| Nikita Yakovlevich Bichurin, also known as Hyacinth or Iakinf, was a pioneering figure in Russian Sinology, translating numerous Chinese works into Russian and other European languages. |
| Hyacinth Morgan - Hyacinth Bernard Wenceslaus Morgan was a prominent Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom during the early to mid-20th century. |
| Hyacinth Iormem Alia is a Nigerian Catholic cleric and politician currently serving as the governor of Benue State. |
| Hyacinth Walters is a Jamaican former sprinter who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics and celebrated her 85th birthday in 2011. |
