Hyacinthus

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Usage：Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)

Meaning & History：

Latinized form of the Greek name ‘Υακινθος (Hyakinthos), which was derived from the name of the hyacinth flower. In Greek legend Hyakinthos was accidentally killed by Apollo, who caused a lily to arise from his blood. The name was also borne by several early saints, notably a 3rd-century martyr who was killed with his brother Protus.

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EQUIVALENTS

ANCIENT GREEK: Hyacinthus, Hyakinthos

FRENCH: Hyacinthe

GREEK MYTHOLOGY: Hyacinth, Hyacinthus, Hyakinthos

ITALIAN: Giacinto

POLISH: Jacenty

PORTUGUESE: Jacinto

SPANISH: Jacinto

DIMINUTIVES AND SHORT FORMS

POLISH: Jacek

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