Erato

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Pronounced AIR-uh-toh /ˈɛr.ə.to/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek eratos, 'lovely; desired; beloved' (linked to Eros); the Muse of love poetry and lyric; we note the MuseLow

In 30 seconds: Lovely; desired; beloved: Erato is the Greek Muse of love poetry. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AIR-uh-toh'). We note the Muse.

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MeaningFrom the Greek eratos, 'lovely; desired; beloved' (linked to Eros); the Muse of love poetry and lyric; we note the Muse

History & Origin

Erato comes from the Greek eratos, 'lovely; desired; beloved' (linked to Eros); the Muse of love poetry and lyric (we note the Muse). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AIR-uh-toh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (one of the nine Muses). Rare, lovely at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Erato is 'lovely; desired; beloved' in Greek (linked to Eros) — the Muse of love poetry and lyric — a lyrical, storied name (we note the Muse; said 'AIR-uh-toh').

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References — Erato — Greek mythology; Muse

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Erata

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erato mean?

Erato is Greek for 'lovely; desired; beloved' (linked to Eros); the Muse of love poetry. We note the Muse.

How do you pronounce Erato?

It's said AIR-uh-toh /ˈɛr.ə.to/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Erato a boy or girl name?

Erato is a girl's name.

How popular is Erato?

Erato is a very rare name in the U.S.