What Does the Name Cupid Mean
The name Cupid comes from Roman Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cupid below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cupid Name Meaning
Roman Mythology (Anglicized)From the Latin Cupido meaning "desire". This was the name of the Roman god of love, the son of Venus and Mars. He was portrayed as a winged, blindfolded boy, armed with a bow and arrows...
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What does the name Cupid mean?
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Is Cupid a boy or girl name?
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