Cupid
[ˈkjuː.pɪd]Meaning
the Roman god of love, often depicted as a youthful figure with a bow and arrows
Background Story
Cupid is a figure from Roman mythology, known as the god of desire, erotic love, attraction, and affection. He is often portrayed as a winged infant or young boy who carries a bow and arrows, which he uses to strike the hearts of people and instill love. His character has become widely recognized in popular culture, especially around Valentine's Day.
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A variant of Amari; also the Latin word for "to love"
Amor
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Amora
A modern coinage based on Latin amor, "love"
Amore
Italian form of Amor, the Roman god of love.
Amoria
Recorded as a feminine given name in english
Amour
French form of Amor, the Latin word for love.
Aries
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