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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The one who goes above; the high one
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Pronunciation
- hy-PEER-ee-uhn
Hyperion is an Ancient Greek name meaning "the one who goes above" or "the high one." It's pronounced hy-PEER-ee-uhn, with the stress on the second syllable. If you're drawn to a name with real height built into its meaning, this one says it right in its definition.
Meaning & Origin of Hyperion
Meaning: The one who goes above; the high one.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hyperion
hy-PEER-ee-uhnIPA /haɪˈpɪəriən/
Popularity of Hyperion
Hyperion does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Hyperion mean?
The one who goes above; the high one. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hyperion?
Hyperion is pronounced hy-PEER-ee-uhn (IPA: /haɪˈpɪəriən/).
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