Etymology of the English word Cupid
the English word
Cupidderived from the Latin word
Cupido (Cupid, son of Venus; personification of carnal desire)
derived from the Latin word
cupido (desire, love, wish)
derived from the Latin word
cupere (wish, long, be eager for)
Date
The earliest known usage of Cupid in English dates from the 14th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
