Cupid

Cupid Meaning & Origin

About Cupid
The surname Cupid is derived from the Latin word "cupido," meaning desire or passion. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was amorous or passionate in nature. The name Cupid is often associated with the Roman god of love and desire, Cupid (also known as Eros in Greek mythology), who was depicted as a mischievous and playful cherub. As a surname, Cupid may have been given to individuals who exhibited traits or characteristics reminiscent of the god of love.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Cupid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Cupid: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cupid based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Cupid is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KPT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K Y UW1 P IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈkjupɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cupid in Braille

Here's how to represent Cupid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Cupid in braille

How to sign the name Cupid using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Cupid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cupid in sign language

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