Hyazintha

The name Hyazintha is the feminine form of Hyazinth, the German variant of the ancient Greek name Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος). This name has its origins in a Greek legend and means 'the hyacinth.'

What does the name Hyazintha mean?

Hyazintha is the feminine derivative of the name Hyazinth and finds its origin in the ancient Greek Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος). The name is closely associated with a figure from Greek mythology: Hyakinthos was the lover of the god Apollo. After Hyakinthos was accidentally killed by Apollo with a discus, a flower known as the hyacinth sprang from his blood. The first name Hyazintha can still occasionally be found in Germany, particularly in Southern Germany, but is overall quite rare. Variations of this name include Hyacintha and Hyacinthia.

Where does the name Hyazintha come from?

The name Hyazintha comes from ancient Greek and means 'the hyacinth.' The etymology can be traced back to ancient Greek roots and is also present in old German and modern German languages.

How do you pronounce Hyazintha?

Hyazintha is pronounced as 'Hya-zin-tha.'

When is the name day of Hyazintha?

The name day of Hyazintha is celebrated on January 30th in memory of Saint Hyazintha Marescotti.

Popularity

In Switzerland, the name Hyazintha ranks 10,589th in the official list of most common first names, with currently 15 people bearing this name. The distribution of the name in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland shows that it is particularly common in Bavaria (25.0%), Lower Saxony (25.0%), and Saarland (50.0%). In Austria, the name is found exclusively in Carinthia, while in Switzerland it is only found in St. Gallen.

Nicknames & pet names

Hüüi / Zynti