What Does the Name Erastus Mean
The name Erastus comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Erastus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Erastus Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical LatinLatinized form of the Greek name Εραστος (Erastos) meaning "beloved". This was the name of an assistant of Paul mentioned in Acts and two epistles in the New Testament.
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