Name meaning
Eros
means “love, desire”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, Italian, Spanish
- Say it
- EH-ros
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Eros is the Greek god of love and desire, known to the Romans as Cupid. His name is the Greek word erōs, love. The singer Eros Ramazzotti made it a given name in Italy.
Roots
From Greek erōs (love).
Where it is used
Cupid is his Roman counterpart.
Eros name FAQ
What does the name Eros mean?
Eros means “love, desire”. From Greek erōs (love).
Where does the name Eros come from?
Eros is of Greek origin. Today it is used in Greek, Italian, Spanish families.
How do you pronounce Eros?
Eros is usually pronounced EH-ros.
Is Eros a boy's or a girl's name?
Eros is mostly masculine.
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Sources
Name data: Wikidata. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.