Meanings
A bulbous spring-flowering plant with clusters of fragrant bell-shaped flowers, typically blue, purple, or white. Used to represent spring, beauty, and floral arrangements.
Often used in gardening contexts, spring celebrations, or to symbolize renewal and fragrance.
Associated with spring festivals and Easter in Western cultures. In Greek mythology, connected to the story of Apollo and Hyacinthus.
Symbolizes rebirth, spring renewal, and sometimes used to express condolences or remembrance in floral contexts.
Occasionally used in memorial posts or to represent new beginnings and fresh starts.
In Victorian flower language, hyacinths symbolized sincerity and constancy. Purple hyacinths specifically represent sorrow and asking for forgiveness.
Combos with 🪻
Culture
In Greek mythology, hyacinths sprang from the blood of Hyacinthus, a youth beloved by Apollo. The flower's markings were said to spell 'AI' (alas) as Apollo's cry of grief.
The hyacinth emoji is one of the more specific flower emojis, showing the digital evolution toward botanical precision rather than generic flower symbols.
Hyacinths represent spring's arrival in many Western cultures, symbolizing renewal and rebirth after winter, particularly in garden-focused social media communities.
History
Introduction in Unicode 14.0, expanding the botanical emoji set with more specific flower varieties.
Growing interest in gardening during pandemic lockdowns increased demand for specific plant emojis.