Quick answer
Erasmus is a boy name meaning "beloved, desired".
Pronunciation: English /ɪ.ˈɹæz.məs/.
Meaning and history
This name is derived from Greek ἐράσμιος (erasmios) meaning "beloved, desired". Saint Erasmus, also known as Saint Elmo, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron saint of sailors. Erasmus was also the name of a Dutch scholar of the Renaissance period.
Notes and context
Usage: late greek | Ancient Greek: Ἔρασμος