Myron

/ˈmaɪrən/ noun

Definition

A proper name, typically used as a male given name with ancient Greek origins.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek 'myron' (μύρον) meaning 'perfume' or 'fragrant oil.' The name was famous from the classical Greek sculptor Myron, and later became used as a common personal name throughout the English-speaking world.

Kelly Says

The sculptor Myron created the famous 'Discobolus' statue around 450 BCE—a work so perfectly proportioned that it became the model for how we think realistic human figures should look.

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