Name Hippolyta Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Hippolyta

Hippolyta is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Hippolyta?

Hippolyta is a name from Greek mythology. She was the daughter of the God of war Ares and the Amazonian queen Otrere. Hippolyta is considered a feminine form of the masculine name Hyppolytos.

What does the name Hippolyta mean?

Hippolyta means “freer of horses”, “releaser of horses” or “unleasher of horses” (from ancient Greek “híppos/ἵππος” = horse + “lū́ein/λῡ́ειν” = to loosen/to set free/to unbend).

Pronunciation of Hippolyta