Anselm

Anselm Meaning & Origin

About Anselm
The name Anselm is of Germanic origin and is derived from the elements "ans" meaning "god" and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." Therefore, the name Anselm can be interpreted to mean "divine protection" or "protected by God." It is a name that conveys strength, faith, and the belief in divine guidance and safeguarding.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Anselm are male.

Anselm Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANSLM
🗽 NYSIIS
AN
🔊 Soundex
A52045
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 N S EH0 L M
🌐 IPA
/ˈænsɛlm/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANSLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Anselm in Braille

Here's how to represent Anselm in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Anselm in braille

How to Spell the Name Anselm in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Anselm using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Anselm in sign language

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