Erasmus
The meaning of Erasmus is 'beloved'. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. The name is derived from the Greek word 'erastos', meaning 'beloved'. The name was popularized by Erasmus of Rotterdam, a Dutch philosopher and scholar. He is credited with coining the phrases 'to call a spade a spade' and 'Pandora's Box'. Another notable bearer of the name is Erasmus of Arcadia, a former Bishop of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
beloved, desired
Origin
Greek
Numerology
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
R is for reasonable, your understanding way.
A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.
S is for serious, not always joking.
M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.
U is for unique, your love of life.
S is for secret, that you can certainly keep.
Lucky
Erasmus lucky number is 6.
Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.
Famous People Named Erasmus
- Erasmus Darwin English physician; grandfather of Charles Darwin
- Erasmus James American NFL football player
- Erasmus Gower British naval officer and colonial governor
- Erasmus Ommanney British naval officer and Arctic explorer
- Erasmus Arlington "Arlie" Pond American baseball player and army physician
Erasmus in Pop Culture
- Erasmus character in "Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow" by Jessica Day George
- Erasmus character in "Barbie of Swan Lake"
- Erasmas character in "Anathem" by Neal Stephenson
- Erasmus Holiday character in "Kenilworth" by Sir Walter Scott
- Erasmus Lee a character from the popular Netflix series “Peaky Blinders”
