Erastus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Beloved, dear
Scripts(How to write)
Ἔραστος (Erastos)
Ἔραστος(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
eh-RAHS-təs
i-RAS-təs(English)
Popularity
Erastus is a very rare name, and is not among the top 1000 most popular baby names in the world.

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Cartoon of Erastus

Erastus Name meanings & History

Beloved, dear. Latinized form of the Greek name Ἔραστος (Erastos) meaning "beloved". This was the name of an assistant of Paul mentioned in Acts and two epistles in the New Testament. The name Erastus is primarily used as a given name for boys. It is a name that has been used in various cultures throughout history.

Zodiac Sign of Erastus: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erastus:

E: Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Action

S: Sensuality,Success,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Status,Security

T: Tacky,Testy,Touchy,Talkative,Tireless,Truth,Doubting Thomas

U: Universality,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining,Unity

Erastus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

One famous person with the name Erastus is Erastus Corning II, a businessman and politician from New York who founded the city of Corning, New York.

2.) Erastus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) beloved.

Other Forms: Éraste, Erastious, Ras, Rastus


3.) ERASTUS (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Greek Erastos (lovely, beloved). The name is borne in the Bible by a Christian sent into Macedonia by Paul. (ACTS 19) (EH-RAS-TUS)


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