Rasmus
[ˈræsməs]Meaning
Scandinavian, Finnish and Estonian form of Erasmus
Background Story
Rasmus is the Scandinavian, Finnish and Estonian form of Erasmus, and a shortened form of that name, which means "beloved". It is a common male name in the Nordic countries, including Estonia, and is also recorded in use in English, Italian, Late Greek, Medieval Italian, Portuguese, Slovene and Spanish. The surname Rasmussen is derived from it.
Variations
Erik, Erasmus
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