Myron
From Ancient Greek μύρον (myron), meaning "sweet oil, perfume".
Meaning and origin
The sculptor Myron of Eleutherae, active around 450 BC, is the most famous ancient bearer of this Greek name, which comes from a word for sweet-smelling oil used in anointing.
How to pronounce Myron
| English (US) | MY-ron /ˈmaɪrɑn/ |
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