Greek · Boy name
Eros
“love, desire”
About the name Eros
Eros is taken directly from the Greek word eros, meaning love or desire. In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love; early poets such as Hesiod describe him as a primordial force, while later tradition makes him the son of Aphrodite, equivalent to the Roman Cupid. The tale of Eros and Psyche, told by Apuleius, made him a figure of romance in art and literature. As a given name it is found mainly in Italy, where Eros Ramazzotti, the singer-songwriter, is a well-known bearer. The asteroid Eros, explored by a NASA spacecraft, also carries the name.
- Meaning
- love, desire
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EH-rohs(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Eros
- Eros James
- Eros Alexander
- Eros Leon
- Eros Luca
- Eros Matteo
Questions about Eros
- What does Eros mean?
- Eros is a Greek name meaning "love, desire".
- How do you pronounce Eros?
- Eros is pronounced EH-rohs, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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