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.
Related Names
Liebe
German for love; a user-submitted entry records it as a feminine Yiddish name
Akimu
Amare
Variant of Amari; also the Latin word for "to love"
Amor
Means "love" in Latin, Spanish and Portuguese.
Amora
A modern coinage based on Latin amor, "love"
Amore
Italian form of Amor; the Italian word for "love".
Amoria
Recorded as a feminine given name in english
Amour
French form of Amor, the Latin word for love.
Aries
Means "ram" in Latin; the name of a constellation and the first sign of the zodiac
Bekki
Diminutive of Rebecca