Origin:Swiss
Other Origin(s):German
Meaning:Helmet of God
Anslema is a Swiss name of Old German origin which isn’t unsurprising, seeing as that Swiss German is one of the national languages in Switzerland. Likely to be the feminine form of Anselm, it can also be spelled as Anselma. With the meaning “helmet of God,” the name can serve the purpose of protecting your little one from harm. Saint Anselm is also the name of the archbishop of Canterbury during William the Conqueror’s reign, whose impact still lives on. So if you wish for your little one to grow up rooted and trusting in faith, Anslema is a heavenly choice.
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