Origin: English   Greek

Sex: Male

Unisex Name? No

Meaning: Desired or beloved, worthy of love. Famous bearer: St Erasmus (St. Elmo) is the patron saint of sailors, for whom St Elmo's fire is named; Charles Darwin's grandfather, British physician and poet Erasmus Darwin.

Soul Urge: People with the name Erasmus have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability.

Expression: People with the name Erasmus value community and balance, and are dependable and considerate. They often tend to gravitate to occupations where they can act as peacemakers or negotiators, or fulfill these roles among their friends and family. They tend to be conventional, responsible, family-oriented, warm and affectionate. They sometimes worry obsessively about those they care for. They work for harmony and balance in their lives, and respond positively to beautiful things.

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Sylables: 3

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# of Characters: 7

First Consonant: R

First Vowel: E

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