Hypermnestra - girls name

Hypermnestra name popularity, meaning and origin

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Hypermnestra name meaning:

The name Hypermnestra comes from Greek mythology, where she was a princess and daughter of King Danaus. She is best known for being the only one of her fifty sisters who did not kill her husband on their wedding night. Instead, she spared him out of love and loyalty, putting her own life at risk. Hypermnestra's story is one of compassion, bravery, and standing up for what she believes in, even when faced with great pressure to conform.

In modern times, the name Hypermnestra is a symbol of strength, independence, and defiance against societal norms. It carries with it the idea of being true to oneself and not succumbing to external expectations. Naming a girl Hypermnestra could be seen as a tribute to these qualities and a wish for her to be courageous, kind-hearted, and true to herself in the face of adversity.

Origin: Greek

Refused to kill her husband on their wedding night.

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