Hyacintha Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hyacintha Name at a Glance

Name	Hyacintha
Meaning	Feminine form of Hyacinth: From the flower by the same name. In Greek legend, the hyacinth sprouted from the blood of the youth Hyacinthus, who was accidentally killed by Apollo.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Hyacintha Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hyacintha means “Feminine form of Hyacinth: From the flower by the same name. In Greek legend, the hyacinth sprouted from the blood of the youth Hyacinthus, who was accidentally killed by Apollo”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Hyacintha Name Origin

Our database records Hyacintha under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Hyacintha a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Hyacintha is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Hyacintha

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