Anselm
AN-selm
Popularity
#9939
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
295
Peak Year
#12 in 2016
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Germanic name derived from the elements 'ans' (god) and 'helm' (helmet, protection). Meaning 'divine protection'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Anselm
Medieval philosopher and theologian, Archbishop of Canterbury
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