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Erasmus

Meaning

Derived from Greek ερασμιος (erasmios) meaning "beloved". Saint Erasmus, also known as Saint Elmo, w

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Erasmus and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Spirituality
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Integrity
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Courage
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Intelligence
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Creativity

Famous People Named Erasmus

Erasmus Alberus

Erasmus Alberus (c.

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Erasmus Darwin Hudson

Erasmus Darwin Hudson, (December 15, 1805 in Torringford, Connecticut – December 31, 1880 in Greenwich, Connecticut), was a physician and anti-slavery organizer in the United States.

CourageLeadershipResilience

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a European mobility scheme initiated by the European Union in 2009,http://www.

AmbitionInnovationSuccess

Erasmus Widmann

Erasmus Widmann (1572–1634) was a South German composer.

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Sir Erasmus Dryden, 1st Baronet

Sir Erasmus Dryden, 1st Baronet (20 December 1553 – 22 May 1632) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1624.

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Erasmus in Other Languages

DanishRasmus
ItalianElmo
NorwegianRasmus
PortugueseTelmo

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