Eros
Eros is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “desire, passionate love.” Eros was the Greek god of passionate love and desire, later romanized as Cupid.
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how do you pronounce Eros?
EH-ross
where does the name Eros come from?
Eros is the Greek god of love and sex, known to the Romans as Cupid or Amor.
In early Greek cosmogony, Eros was one of the primordial forces that emerged at creation, making love itself a fundamental force of the universe, not merely a cherubic figure with arrows.
the history of Eros
In the earliest Greek accounts Eros was a primordial god; later tradition made him the child of Aphrodite.
who are famous people named Eros?
- Eros Ramazzotti (internationally acclaimed Italian singer)
- 433 Eros (first near-Earth asteroid ever discovered)
what names are similar to Eros?
what names go well with Eros?
Sibling names that share Eros's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Eros
What does the name Eros mean?
Eros means “desire, passionate love”.
What is the origin of the name Eros?
Eros comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Eros?
Eros has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Eros a boy or girl name?
Eros is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Eros?
Eros is pronounced EH-ross, with 2 syllables.
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