Hyacintha
hya-cin-tha,
hyaci-ntha
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Hyacinth flower, larkspur flower
Hyacintha is a name for girls and feminine variant of the Latin Hyacinthus. This floral moniker refers to the hyacinth or larkspur flower, loved for its many colorful blossoms. Hyacintha ultimately derives from the Greek Hyakinthos, a name borne by a young Spartan prince who the gods Apollo and Zephyros loved and fought over. Perfect for the child whose beauty runs deep, Hyacintha carries itself with a vintage elegance that harkens to the classical era.
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Behind the Name, Hyacintha, November 2020
Behind the Name, Hyacinthus, May 2020
Name Doctor, Hyacinth
Theoi, HYAKINTHOS
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