Anselmus

The boy's name Anselmus represents a Latinized form of the name Anselm. Its translation is 'the one protected by God', 'the one protected by the gods', or 'the one standing under the protection of the gods'.

What does the name Anselmus mean?

Anselmus is a boy's name that is considered a Latinized variant of Anselm. It translates to 'the one protected by God', 'the one protected by the gods', or 'the one under the protection of the gods'. The name has its roots in the Old Germanic word ans, meaning 'the Ase', 'the god', or 'the deity', and in Old High German helm, which means 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shield'. In Germany, the name has been used since the Middle Ages and has spread mainly due to the veneration of Saint Anselm of Canterbury, who served as archbishop in the 11th and 12th centuries. Other variants include Anselmo, Anzo, Anselme, and Anselmi, while the female counterpart is Anselma. The name also gained recognition through E.T.A. Hoffmann's work 'The Golden Pot', in which Anselmus embodies a central heroic figure.

Where does the name Anselmus come from?

The origin of the name Anselmus is both Old Germanic and Old High German and means 'the one protected by God'. The Old Germanic and Old High German components are ans for 'the Ase', 'the god', 'the deity' and helm for 'the helmet', 'the covering', 'the protection', or 'the shield'. The name can be found in both German and Latinized forms.

How do you pronounce Anselmus?

The pronunciation of Anselmus is three syllables and has a slightly ceremonial sound. It is pronounced as 'An-sel-mus' [anˈzɛlmʊs], with the ending '-mus' giving the name a classical, almost Latin touch. The combination of soft vowels and clear consonants creates a harmonious sound. Anselmus radiates a learned and dignified aura, which feels calm and conveys a noticeable historical depth.

When is the name day of Anselmus?

The name day of Anselmus is celebrated on April 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Anselmus is a rather rare first name. It has not gained significance in the German first name charts so far. The best ranking Anselmus achieved was in 1954, reaching 670th place in the Dutch first name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name there, placing it at 2,022nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 1,582nd in the Netherlands.

Famous people

• Anselmus de Boodt (Belgian physicist)