At a Glance
- Origin
- Visayan (disputed)
- Pronunciation
- ah-lim-YON
Alimyon is a Visayan (disputed) name. It appears in our list of Filipino Baby Names Rooted in Heritage.
Meaning & Origin of Alimyon
Origin: Visayan (disputed).
A common claim: Described on baby-name sites as a figure from Visayan epic poetry associated with grace and transcendence. Actually: This could not be verified as an attested mythological figure; 'alimyon' is more reliably documented as a common Filipino word for a lingering fragrance, so the epic-character claim may be a folk or invented association.
How to Pronounce Alimyon
ah-lim-YONIPA /alimˈjɔn/
Popularity of Alimyon
Alimyon doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Alimyon
Similar Names
Matud · Dagohoy · Babaylan · Tupas · Masigasig · Humabon
