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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Desired or lovely
- Origin
- Greek mythology
- Pronunciation
- ERR-uh-toh
Erato is a Greek mythology name that means "desired or lovely." It's pronounced ERR-uh-toh, so it's easy to say out loud even though it isn't a name you hear every day. If you want something with a clear, sweet meaning and a mythological root, Erato fits.
Meaning & Origin of Erato
Meaning: Desired or lovely.
Origin: Greek mythology.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Erato
ERR-uh-tohIPA /ˈɛrətoʊ/
Popularity of Erato
Erato does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Erato mean?
Desired or lovely. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Erato?
Erato is pronounced ERR-uh-toh (IPA: /ˈɛrətoʊ/).
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