What Does the Name Anselm Mean

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The name Anselm comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Anselm below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Anselm Name Meaning

German, English (Rare), Ancient GermanicDerived from the Germanic elements ans "god" and helm "helmet, protection". This name was brought to England in the late 11th century by Saint Anselm, who was born in northern...

Origin: GermanGender: Boy
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1 Abdiou
2 Adrian
3 Alberto
4 Adonai
5 Al-amir
6 Adolph
7 Abel
8 Akpofure
9 Adnan
10 Adamo
11 Algernon
12 Aetius
13 Agustí
14 Achilles
15 Alfbern
16 Aljoša
17 Adomas
18 Akio
19 Abdul
20 Aamir
21 Akira
22 Alfie
23 Afanasiy
24 Aibek
25 Abdias
26 Agrippa
27 Albino
28 Alinafe
29 Aaren
30 Aias
31 Abaddon
32 Acke
33 Agmundr
34 Aindriú
35 Alke
36 Agapito
37 Adinah
38 Aleksi
39 Akiba
40 Akachi
41 Adolphus
42 Abdullo
43 Alimjan
44 Áleifr
45 Adel
46 Alger
47 Adelardo
48 Aesop
49 Ajith
50 Akuchi
51 Achan
52 Albertus
53 Ahmet
54 Alexius
55 Adlai
56 Alikhan
57 Alessio
58 Adolphe
59 Adelmar
60 Ansa
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