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Origin and Meaning of Erasmus

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Erasmus

Greek

Usage of Erasmus

Ancient Greek

Meaning of Erasmus

The name Erasmus is derived from the Greek word "erasmios" meaning "lovable" ("erao" means "to love").

Famous bearers

A bearer is Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466 - 1536), a Dutch humanist and theologian.

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