Hippomenes
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hippomenes
Hippomenes
Hippomenes is a greek boy's name meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the hero who won the hand of Atalanta in a footrace.".
Parents who choose Hippomenes pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the hero who won the hand of Atalanta in a footrace.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.
- Origin
- greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
A name from Greek mythology belonging to the hero who won the hand of Atalanta in a footrace.
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Quick answers about Hippomenes
What does Hippomenes mean?
Hippomenes is a boy name of greek origin meaning "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the hero who won the hand of Atalanta in a footrace.".
Is Hippomenes a rare name?
Yes. Hippomenes does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Hippomenes
Hippomenes means "A name from Greek mythology belonging to the hero who won the hand of Atalanta in a footrace." — these names share that spirit.
- Benjamin — "Son of the right hand" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Hippomenes
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