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BoyPronounced English /ˈmaɪ.ɹən/; Ukrainian /ˈmɪ.ron/; Classical Greek /mý.rɔːn/Ukrainian language family

Myron

A name meaning "sweet oil, perfume".

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Myron is a boy name meaning "sweet oil, perfume".

Pronunciation: English /ˈmaɪ.ɹən/; Ukrainian /ˈmɪ.ron/; Classical Greek /mý.rɔːn/.

GenderBoy
Meaningsweet oil, perfume
PronunciationEnglish /ˈmaɪ.ɹən/; Ukrainian /ˈmɪ.ron/; Classical Greek /mý.rɔːn/
Language familyUkrainian

Meaning and history

This name is derived from Greek μύρον ( myron ) meaning "sweet oil, perfume". Myron was the name of a 5th-century BC Greek sculptor. Saints bearing this name include a 3rd-century bishop of Crete and a 4th-century martyr from Cyzicus who was killed by a mob. These saints are more widely revered in the Eastern Church, and the name has generally been more common among Eastern Christians. As an English name, it has been used since the 19th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english, ukrainian, ancient greek | Ukrainian: Мирон; Ancient Greek: Μύρων