Hyman

Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning

“life”

Cultural Notes

The Anglicized form of the Hebrew name Chaim meaning life; widely used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities in the early 20th century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1910s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Hyman

  • Hyman Rickover, Hyman Roth (fictional)

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