February birthstone, birth flower & birthdays
The February birthstone is Amethyst and the February birth flower is Violet or Primrose. Named after Februa, an ancient Roman festival of purification held in the middle of the month.
February birthstone
Amethyst
Colour: Purple
Amethyst is associated with calm, clarity and wisdom. Its name comes from the Greek for "not intoxicated". Amethyst meaning and facts →
February birth flowers
- Violet: traditionally symbolises modesty and faithfulness.
- Primrose: traditionally symbolises young love.
February is the only month that can pass without a full moon, and leap-day babies born on February 29 celebrate a true birthday only once every four years.
What zodiac sign is February?
February birthdays fall under two zodiac signs: Aquarius (February 1–18) and Pisces (February 19–29). People born on February 18 or 19 are on the Aquarius–Pisces cusp.
February birthdays by date
Famous people born in February
- February 6, 191140th President of the United States (1981–1989)
- February 12, 1809President of the United States from 1861 to 1865 (1809-1865)
- February 12, 1809English naturalist and biologist (1809–1882)
- February 22, 1732Founding Father and first U.S. president (1732–1799)
- February 26, 1802French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802–1885)
- February 11, 1847American inventor and businessman (1847–1931)
- February 7, 1812English novelist and social critic (1812–1870)
- February 2, 1977Colombian singer-songwriter (born 1977)
- February 24, 1955American entrepreneur; co-founder of Apple Inc. (1955–2011)
- February 21, 1989American actor (born 1989)
- February 5, 1985Portuguese association football player (born 1985)
- February 2, 1882Irish novelist and poet (1882–1941)
- February 8, 1828French writer (1828–1905)
- February 23, 1960Emperor of Japan (born 1960)
- February 26, 1954President of Turkey since 2014
- February 22, 1788German philosopher (1788-1860)
- February 6, 1945Jamaican reggae musician (1945–1981)
- February 1, 1931Soviet and Russian politician, 1st President of Russia (1931–2007)
- February 16, 1848French writer, art critic and journalist (1848–1917)
- February 5, 1992Brazilian footballer (born 1992)
- February 20, 1988Barbadian singer (born 1988)
- February 10, 1898German poet, playwright, and theatre director (1898–1956)
- February 27, 1902American writer (1902–1968)
- February 27, 1932British-American actress (1932–2011)
- February 10, 1890Russian writer (1890–1960)
- February 9, 1773President of the United States in 1841 (1773-1841)
- February 17, 1963American basketball player and businessman (born 1963)
- February 21, 19242nd President of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2017
- February 9, 1737American Founding Father, philosopher, and political activist (1737–1809)
- February 18, 1931African American novelist, essayist, and academic (1931–2019)
Birthstones by month
Frequently asked questions
What is the February birthstone?
The February birthstone is Amethyst. Amethyst is associated with calm, clarity and wisdom. Its name comes from the Greek for "not intoxicated".
What is the February birth flower?
The February birth flowers are violet (modesty and faithfulness) and primrose (young love).
What zodiac sign is February?
February birthdays fall under two zodiac signs: Aquarius (February 1–18) and Pisces (February 19–29). People born on February 18 or 19 are on the Aquarius–Pisces cusp.