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Anselm

AN-selm

Popularity

#9939

stable

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'.

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Numerology

6

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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Personality Traits

WiseProtectiveIntelligentThoughtful

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