Anselmo

Anselmo is a masculine name that is considered the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the old German name Anselm. The meaning of the name is 'the protected by God', 'the one who is protected by the gods', or 'the one under the protection of the gods'.

What does the name Anselmo mean?

The name Anselmo is a masculine designation that is considered the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the original German name Anselm. Its meanings include 'the protected by God', 'the one who is protected by the gods', and 'the one under the protection of the gods'. The roots of the name can be found in the Old Germanic word ans, meaning 'the Ase', 'the god', or 'the deity', and the Old High German helm, which stands for 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shield'. In Germany, the name has been known since the Middle Ages and became particularly popular due to the veneration of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, who served as archbishop in the 11th and 12th centuries. Anselmo can also occur as a surname, and there are variants such as Anselmus, Anzo, Anselme, and Anselmi. The female counterpart to this name is Anselma.

Where does the name Anselmo come from?

Anselmo is a masculine name of Old High German origin, meaning 'the protected by God'. The etymology consists of the Old Germanic element ans, meaning 'the Ase', 'the god', or 'the deity', and the Old High German helm, which describes 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shield'. The name is widespread in Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Anselmo?

The pronunciation of Anselmo is three syllables and melodically harmonious. It is usually pronounced as 'An-sel-mo' [anˈzɛlmo], with a clear beginning followed by a softer middle and ending syllable. The open 'o' at the end provides a pleasant, sonorous sound, giving Anselmo a warm and cultivated note – traditional at its core, yet vibrant in its phonetic flow.

When is the name day of Anselmo?

The name day for Anselmo is celebrated on April 21.

Popularity

Anselmo has established itself as a common first name in Germany. In 2022, it ranked 3,813th on the list of the most common male baby names. Anselmo reached its best ranking in 2013, when it was in 3,619th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 10 times as a first name, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Anse / Selmi

Famous people

• Anselm Feuerbach (painter)
• Anselmo Aieta (Spanish actor)
• Anselmo Banduri (American archaeologist)
• Anselmo Bucci (Italian painter)
• Anselmo Cardoso (Portuguese footballer)
• Anselmo Colzani (opera singer from Italy)
• Anselmo Da Campione (Italian sculptor)
• Anselmo de Almeida (football player from Brazil)
• Anselmo de Moraes (footballer from Brazil)
• Anselmo Duarte (Brazilian actor)
• Anselmo Eyegue Nfono (footballer from Equatorial Guinea)
• Anselmo Fernandes (architect from Portugal)
• Anselmo Fernandez (architect from Portugal)
• Anselmo Goncalves Cardoso (Polish football player)
• Anselmo Grau (conductor from Uruguay)
• Anselmo Lopez (musician from Venezuela)
• Anselmo Lopez (Spanish basketball player)
• Anselmo Muller (American bishop)
• Anselmo Piccoli (Argentinian artist)
• Anselmo Ramon (Brazilian footballer)