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BoyPronounced German /ˈan.zɛlm/; English /ˈæn.sɛlm/Multiple Languages language family

Anselm

This name is derived from the Old German elements ansi "god" and helm "helmet, protection".

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Anselm is a boy name.

Pronunciation: German /ˈan.zɛlm/; English /ˈæn.sɛlm/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationGerman /ˈan.zɛlm/; English /ˈæn.sɛlm/
Language familyMultiple Languages

Meaning and history

This name is derived from the Old German elements ansi "god" and helm "helmet, protection". This name was brought to England in the late 11th century by Saint Anselm, who was born in northern Italy. He was archbishop of Canterbury and a Doctor of the Church.

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Usage: german, english, germanic

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