Myron

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
Myron is derived from the Greek word "myrrh," which is an aromatic resin used in perfumes and embalming. Therefore, the name suggests someone who is sweet-smelling or fragrant.
Scripts(How to write)
Μύρων
Μύρων(Ancient Greek)
Мирон(Ukrainian)
Pronunciation
MIE-rən(English)
MUY-RAWN(Classical Greek)
MY-ron or MEE-ron
Popularity
Myron is not a very common name in the world. It was most popular in the United States in the early 20th century but has steadily declined in popularity since then. In recent years, it has become a very rare name.

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Myron Name meanings & History

Myron is derived from the Greek word "myrrh," which is an aromatic resin used in perfumes and embalming. Therefore, the name suggests someone who is sweet-smelling or fragrant. 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. Myron is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Myron: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Myron:

M: Mushy,Memorabilia,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

N: Nice,Nervous,Nagging,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Neat

Myron is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Myron Rolle (former American football player and Rhodes Scholar), Myron Stout (American abstract painter), Myron Waldman (American animator)

2.) MYRON (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the Greek, Myron is derived from myron (myrrh, a fragrant resin used in making incense and perfume). The name was borne by a Greek sculptor of the 5th century B.C. and is said to have been taken up by early Christians because of the gift of myrrh made to the Christ child by the Three Wise Men. (Ml-RUN)


3.) MYRON (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Direct derivative of myron (myrrh, a fragrant resin used in making incense and perfume). The name was borne by a Greek sculptor of the 5th century B.C. and is said to have been taken up by early Christians because of the gift of myrrh made to the Christ child by the Wise Men. (MEE-RON)


4.) Myron (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Sweet oil; perfume

Other Forms: Miron


5.) Myron (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) fragrant ointment. (Polish) a form of Miron.

Other Forms: Mehran, Mehrayan, My, Myran, Myrone, Ron


6.) Myron (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) notable

Other Forms: Mi, Miron, My, Myrayn


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