Giacinto

Giacinto represents the Italian variant of the Greek name Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος). This name has its origin in a mythological figure and means "the hyacinth."

What does the name Giacinto mean?

Giacinto is the Italian derivation of the ancient Greek Hyákinthos (Ὑάκινθος), which refers to a mythological figure and means "the hyacinth." In Greek mythology, Hyakinthos is the beloved of the god Apollo. When Apollo accidentally kills him with a discus, the flower that blooms from his blood is known today as the hyacinth. Other variants of Giacinto or Hyákinthos include Jacek, Jacenty, Jácint, Jacinto, Hyacinth, Hyacinthe, Hyacinthus, and Hyazinth.

Where does the name Giacinto come from?

The etymology of Giacinto is ancient Greek and means "the hyacinth." It is a male first name that is common in both Italian and ancient Greek.

How do you pronounce Giacinto?

The pronunciation of Giacinto is four syllables and sounds melodic. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Gia-cin-to" [dʒaˈtʃɪnto], creating a rhythmic structure with a prominent middle syllable. The "c" gives the sound a slight sharpness, while the "o" at the end provides a harmonious conclusion. Overall, Giacinto conveys a lively and elegant impression - sonorous, dynamic, and Italian in character.

When is the name day of Giacinto?

The most significant name day for Giacinto is celebrated on August 17, in memory of Saint Hyacinth of Poland.

Popularity

In Germany, Giacinto is one of the rare first names. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Giacinto has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a 7,203rd place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.

Nicknames & pet names

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Famous people

• Giacinto Amati (Italian theologian)
• Giacinto Andrea Cicognini (Italian playwright)
• Giacinto Bellini (Italian painter)
• Giacinto Bondioli (composer from Russia)
• Giacinto Brandi (Italian painter)
• Giacinto Calandrucci (Italian painter)
• Giacinto Cornacchioli (composer from America)
• Giacinto de Popoli (painter from Italy)
• Giacinto Diano (Italian painter)
• Giacinto Facchetti (football player from Italy)
• Giacinto Fachetti (Italian football player)
• Giacinto Gaggia (archbishop)
• Giacinto Garofalini (painter from Italy)
• Giacinto Gimignani (painter from Italy)
• Giacinto In-Albon (radio and TV presenter, event moderator, voice actor)
• Giacinto Macripodari (scholar from Greece)
• Giacinto Marras (opera singer from Italy)
• Giacinto Placido Zurla (Italian bishop)
• Giacinto Platania (painter from Italy)
• Giacinto Prandelli (Italian opera singer)