Anselm

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Gender Masculine
Usage German, English (Rare), Germanic [1]
Pronounced Pron. /ˈan.zɛlm/(German) /ˈæn.sɛlm/(English)

Meaning & History

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.