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/)

• Hyram
• Hyrum
• Hyman
• Hylan
• Hyden