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Giacinto
Hyacinth, sacred to Apollo
Origin
Greek
Used in
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Origin and meaning of Giacinto
Giacinto comes from the Greek Hyákinthos, the flower sacred to Apollo, born in myth from the blood of the beautiful youth Hyacinth. The name carries grace and classical memory. It is common in Italy and Hispanic countries (as Jacinto), and in Italy it recalls Giacinto Facchetti, the historic Inter captain and football legend, as well as saints such as Saint Hyacinth, the famous Polish Dominican.
Variants around the world
How Giacinto sounds in other languages.
JacintoHyacinthHyacinthe
Famous people
- Giacinto Facchetti— footballer
- San Giacinto— saint
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