Erasmo
Meaning of Erasmo
The name Erasmo is a male name with Spanish and Italian origins. In Spanish, it is pronounced as eh-RAS-mo (/e.ˈras.mo/), while in Italian, it is pronounced as eh-RAS-mo (/e.ˈraz.mo/). A variation of the name is Erasmus.
In the United States of America, the name Erasmo has been given to a consistent number of newborns over the years, with slight fluctuations in popularity. In recent years, it has ranked around 4000-5000 in terms of occurrence. However, it's worth noting that the name had its peak in popularity during the mid-20th century when it ranked among the top 1000 names for baby boys.
The name Erasmo carries a rich historical and cultural association due to its roots in both Spanish and Italian languages. It may be an appealing choice for parents who appreciate names with European flair or those looking for a unique and distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-RAS-mo (/e.ˈras.mo/)
Italian
- Pronunced as eh-RAS-mo (/e.ˈraz.mo/)
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Notable People Named Erasmo
| Erasmo Ramírez - Erasmo José Ramírez Olivera is a Nicaraguan professional baseball pitcher who has played for several Major League Baseball teams and represents the Nicaraguan national team. |
| Erasmo of Narni - Erasmo Stefano of Narni, also known as Gattamelata, was an Italian condottiero who served various Italian city-states during the Renaissance. |
| Erasmo de Sequeira - Erasmo Jesus de Sequeira was an Indian politician, social worker, and multilingual parliamentarian from Goa. |
| Erasmo Zuleta - Erasmo Elías Zuleta Bechara is a Colombian politician and business administrator who served as a member of the Chamber of Representatives and was later elected as Governor of Córdoba. |
| Erasmo Estrada Sánchez is a Cuban wrestler who competed in the men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
