Erasmus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Beloved, desirable
Scripts(How to write)
Έρασμος
Ἔρασμος(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
eh-RAHZ-mus (Dutch), eh-rahz-MUSS (English)
i-RAZ-məs(English)
Popularity
Erasmus is not a very popular name and is ranked outside the top 1000 names in the world.

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Cartoon of Erasmus

Erasmus Name meanings & History

Beloved, desirable. Derived from Greek ἐράσμιος (erasmios) meaning "beloved". Saint Erasmus, also known as Saint Elmo, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron saint of sailors. Erasmus was also the name of a Dutch scholar of the Renaissance period. Erasmus is used primarily in Dutch and other European countries.

Zodiac Sign of Erasmus: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Erasmus:

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

A: Aggressive,Assertive,Action,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative

S: Success,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Solidity,Status

M: Manipulative,Memory,Mushy,Maternal,Mother,Mommy,Memorabilia

U: Unity,Understanding,Undermining,Utopia,Universality

Erasmus is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Erasmus of Rotterdam (Dutch Renaissance scholar and theologian).

2.) Erasmus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) beloved

Other Forms: Eras, Erasmas, Erasmis


3.) Erasmus (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) lovable.

Other Forms: Érasme, Rasmus


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