Anselmo
Anselmo is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via Italian and Spanish origin, meaning “God's helmet, divine protection”.
| Meaning | God's helmet, divine protection |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via Italian and Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ahn-SEL-moh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Spain, Mexico, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Anselmo
Anselmo is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Anselm, a Germanic name from ans 'god' and helm 'helmet, protection'. Its best-known bearer is St Anselm of Canterbury, born in Aosta in northern Italy, who became Archbishop of Canterbury and is honoured as a Doctor of the Church for his theology. The name spread with Lombard settlement in Italy.
Is Anselmo a Christian name?
Anselmo is a Catholic saint's name, chosen in honour of St Anselm, whose feast is on 21 April.
How popular is Anselmo?
Uncommon today, used mainly in Italy and the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Anselmo mean?
Anselmo means 'God's helmet, divine protection'. It is of Germanic, via Italian and Spanish origin.
Is Anselmo a Christian name?
Anselmo is a Catholic saint's name, chosen in honour of St Anselm, whose feast is on 21 April.
How do you pronounce Anselmo?
Anselmo is pronounced ahn-SEL-moh.
Is Anselmo a boy or girl name?
Anselmo is usually a boy name.