Anselm name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Anselm a-nse-lm
Meaning: God-helmet, Protected by God, Ass and Protection
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What does Anselm mean?

Anselm's meaning is God-helmet, Protected by God, Ass or Protection is originated from Old High German and Germanic used primarily in English, German, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Spanish and Finnish is bestowed upon boys.

Anselm is variation of Anshelm. Anshelm is variant of Anselm. Also Anshelm is spelling variant of AS;HJALM. Anselm is variant of unfading and prevalent Ansel. Ansel is form of Anselm. Ansel means God-helmet, Follower of a Nobleman and Nobel is mostly used in Spanish, Yiddish and English has its origin in Old High German and Old French.

How do I pronounce Anselm?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Anselm as a-nse-lm. The name can also be pronounced as an-selm.

Variants of Anselm

Ancelmo, Ansel, Anshelm, Ansa, Ansil, Ansehelm, Anna, Ansilo

Names that rhyme with Anselm

How popular is the name Anselm?

Anselm is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1912 but could not make beyond the top 3000. Over 247 people have been named Anselm in United States.

Anselm is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 2008. Anselm is a common name in Nigeria and Germany while somewhat familiar name in DR Congo, Malaysia, Namibia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, India, Trinidad and Tobago, England, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Canada and Austria.

According to our research, over 8000 babies have been named Anselm globally.

YearRankBirths
201896127
201787818
2016667112
201580109
201487628
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Anselm in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands182105
Finland3915556150
Sweden1832105
Norway18605
Denmark4000

What numerology tells about Anselm?

People see you as an exceptional human being because of your determination and fearless attitude. It's strang but when you are sad, the creative side of your personality comes to expression and you create masterpieces. You actually believe your ideas are the best. And most of the time, they are. You are stubborn and self-motivated. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing.

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  •  Othilie is used in Norwegian and French, Othilie means "Wealth or Wealth or People" and rooted from Germanic and Old High German is bestowed upon baby girls
  •  Taletta - Substantially used in English and Norwegian, Taletta has origin in Aramaic and is bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Taletta is "Of Noble Figure"
  •  Elizabeta - Commonly used in Danish and Finnish uncustomary, Elizabeta aimed at girls, meaning of Elizabeta is "My God is Abundance or My God has Sworn" is of Hebrew origin
  •  Becka - Meaning of Becka is Form of Rebecca, Tied or To Tie has its origin in Hebrew and African-Bobangi is a baby girl name is mainly used in English and Swedish
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Sibling Names for Anselm

Choosing a baby name is a significant decision for parents. If you have decided on the name Anselm, you may want to consider pairing it with a suitable sibling name. Here are some options to inspire and help you find the perfect match.

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Famous people named Anselm

  • Anselm of Laon, French theologian and founder of a school of scholars
  • Anselm Strauss, American sociologist professor at the University of California
  • Anselm Franz, pioneering Austrian jet engine engineer
  • Anselm de Guibours, French Discalced Augustinian friar and noted genealogist
  • Anselm of Lucca, medieval bishop of Lucca in Italy and a prominent figure in the Investiture Controversy amid the fighting
  • Anselm Grün, German Benedictine padre
  • Anselm of Liège, chronicler of the eleventh century of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège
  • Anselm Knuuttila, Finnish cross-country skier
  • Anselm Hüttenbrenner, Austrian composer
  • Anselm IV, Archbishop of Milan
  • Anselm III, archbishop of Milan
  • Anselm Franz von Ritter zu Groenesteyn, Chamberlain of Electoral Mainz, privy counsellor
  • Anselm II, archbishop of Milan from 882 until his death
  • Anselm of Havelberg, German bishop and statesman
  • Anselm of Capraia, Pisan count
  • Anselm Audley, British fantasy writer
  • Anselm Marshal, youngest and last of the five sons of William Marshal
  • Anselm of St Saba, for his first monastery, or for his second
  • Anselm J. McLaurin, 34th Governor of Mississippi
  • Anselm Feuerbach, German painter
  • Anselm Kiefer, German painter and sculptor
  • Anselm Berrigan, poet and teacher
  • Anselm Hollo, Finnish poet and translator
  • Anselm Reyle, artist based in Berlin
  • Anselm Salomon von Rothschild, Austrian banker, founder of the Creditanstalt
  • Anselmo Duarte in Absolutamente Certo as Actor
  • Anselmo Martini in Fast Five as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Anselm Goetzl in movie Deliverance as Composer

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