Meaning: Beloved; desired
The story
Erasmus comes from a Greek word associated with being beloved or desired. Saint Erasmus and the Renaissance scholar Erasmus are distinct historical bearers of the name.
Nicknames
- Raz
- Ras
- Rasmus
Spellings & variants
- Rasmus
- Erasmo
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Erasmus comes from Greek.
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