Hypnos
hip-noes
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Sleep
During those first weeks and months with your new addition, a full night’s sleep might just be your greatest wish. By naming them Hypnos, you’ll speak that very wish into existence! As the Greek god or personified spirit of sleep, Hypnos was certainly fond of his forty winks. Unsurprisingly, the masculine name Hypnos means “sleep,” stemming from the Greek word húpnos. All Greek gods have Roman counterparts, and Hypnos is paired with the Roman Somnus. Perhaps your Hypnos will be the undisputed naptime champion, taking every opportunity to catch some z’s.
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Behind the Name, Hypnos, June 2023
Name Doctor, Hypnos
Theoi Greek Mythology, Hypnos
Britannica, Hypnos, Greco-Roman god, June 2024
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