Anselmo

Divine protection

GenderBoyOriginPortugueseSay itan-SEL-mooPopularityUncommon
Pronounced an-SEL-moo

About the name Anselmo

Anselmo is a wise, old-world Portuguese name meaning divine protection, tied to the medieval theologian Saint Anselm. It feels scholarly and grounded.

Thoughtful, principled, and quietly protective.

Fun fact

Saint Anselm was a renowned medieval philosopher and Archbishop of Canterbury.

Nicknames for Anselmo

Selmo

Variations

Anselm

Famous people named Anselmo

  • Saint Anselm of Canterbury (theologian)

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