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Hippolyta

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Pronounced hih-POL-ih-tuh /hɪˈpɑl.ɪ.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Hippolyte, 'she who frees the horses; letter-loose of horses' (hippos, 'horse', + lyo, 'to loosen'); the queen of the Amazons; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: She who frees the horses: Hippolyta is the Greek Amazon queen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'hih-POL-ih-tuh'). We note the myth.
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MeaningFrom the Greek Hippolyte, 'she who frees the horses; letter-loose of horses' (hippos, 'horse', + lyo, 'to loosen'); the queen of the Amazons; we note the myth

History & Origin

Hippolyta comes from the Greek Hippolyte, 'she who frees the horses; letter-loose of horses' (hippos, 'horse', + lyo, 'to loosen'); the queen of the Amazons (we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'hih-POL-ih-tuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also in Shakespeare and Wonder Woman lore). Rare, she-who-frees-the-horses at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Hippolyta is 'she who frees the horses' in Greek (hippos + lyo) — the queen of the Amazons (and Wonder Woman's mother in modern lore) — a lyrical, storied name (we note the myth; said 'hih-POL-ih-tuh').
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References — Hippolyta — Greek mythology; Amazon queen

Variations

HippolyteHipolita

Nicknames

Lita

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hippolyta mean?

Hippolyta is Greek for 'she who frees the horses' (hippos + lyo); the queen of the Amazons. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Hippolyta?

It's said hih-POL-ih-tuh /hɪˈpɑl.ɪ.tə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Hippolyta a boy or girl name?

Hippolyta is a girl's name.

How popular is Hippolyta?

Hippolyta is a very rare name in the U.S.

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