Etymology

Erastus

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Today it means: A certain early Christian and city chamberlain. (biblical character) Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἔραστος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἜραστος
  2. English todayErastus

From Ancient Greek Ἔραστος (Érastos), from ἐραστός (erastós, “lovable”).

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