Erasto

Erasto represents the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the name Erastus, which traces back to the ancient Greek name Erastos (Ἔραστος). The meaning of the name is "the beloved" and derives from the ancient Greek term erastós (ἐραστός), which means "loved, lovable."

What does the name Erasto mean?

As the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Erastus, Erasto means "the beloved." This meaning derives from the ancient Greek word erastós (ἐραστός), which means "loved, lovable." In the Bible, Erastus is mentioned as the city treasurer of Corinth and a companion of the Apostle Paul. In Catholic and Orthodox tradition, Erastus of Corinth is venerated as a saint. International variants include Erast, Éraste, and Erasti.

Where does the name Erasto come from?

The name Erasto has its origins in ancient Greek and means "the beloved." The etymology is based on the ancient Greek formation erastós (ἐραστός), which means "loved, lovable." The languages in which the name appears are Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Erasto?

The pronunciation of Erasto is clear and three syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "E-ras-to" [eˈʁasto], which creates a smooth and understandable sound sequence. The distinctive "t" at the end gives the name a clear accent and ensures a contoured effect. Thus, Erasto conveys a stable, calm, and clear impression, associated with a slightly ancient sound.

When is the name day of Erasto?

The name day for Erasto is celebrated on July 26 (Catholic) as well as on January 4 and November 10 (Orthodox) to commemorate Saint Erastus of Corinth.

Popularity

In Germany, Erasto is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the charts of German first names so far. In the USA, Erasto reached its best ranking in 1956 at 3,534th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than ten times, placing it at 5,315th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 4,439th in the USA.

Famous people

• Erasto Cortes Juarez (artist from Mexico)
• Erasto Nyoni (Tanzanian footballer)