Rasmus as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rasmus

What is the meaning of the name Rasmus ?

The baby name Rasmus is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈræz.məs/ or /ˈrɑːs.məs/ (English); Scandinavian: /ˈrɑs.mʊs/.

Rasmus is in Origin.

Rasmus is the Scandinavian and North European form of Erasmus, ultimately from Greek Erasmios, “beloved” or “desired,” derived from erasthai, “to love.” The name spread across Christendom through the veneration of St. Erasmus of Formia - better known as St. Elmo - the early martyr and patron of sailors, whose legend carried it into seafaring cultures and medieval naming traditions.

In Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, and the Faroe Islands, Rasmus has enjoyed steady use, with modern peaks in Scandinavia during the late 20th century. The widespread surname Rasmussen literally means “son of Rasmus.” Cognates and variants include Latin Erasmus, Italian/Spanish/Portuguese Erasmo, French Erasme, Dutch Erasmus, and the related Greek Erastos. Nicknames and diminutives such as Ras and Swedish Rasse appear locally. Notable bearers range from the humanist Desiderius Erasmus (source form) to numerous contemporary Nordic athletes and artists.