Hymen
Meaning of Hymen
Hymen is a male name with Greek origins, pronounced as HEE-men in Greek and HY-mən in English. The name has variations such as Hyman. In Greek mythology, Hymen was the god of marriage ceremonies, making this name associated with love and commitment. In Illinois, the name Hymen was moderately popular in the early 20th century, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 14 per year. While not as common today, Hymen carries a rich historical significance and a strong mythological association.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as HEE-men (/ˈhiːmɛn/)
English
- Pronunced as HY-mən (/ˈhaɪmən/)
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Notable People Named Hymen
| Hymen Benjamin Mintz was an American Republican Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1954 to 1957. |
| Hymen Lipman - Hymen L. Lipman is known for registering the first patent for a pencil with an attached eraser in 1858. |
