Rasmus (given name)

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Rasmus is a shortened form of "Erasmus", a name which means "beloved" and was the name of Saint Erasmus of Formia. It is a common male name in the Nordic countries (including Estonia). [1]

Notable people with the given name Rasmus include:

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References

  1. Mike Campbell. "Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Rasmus". Behind the Name. Retrieved 2015-02-25.