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Ansem

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-sem /ˈæn.səm/Medium

Meaning: Ansem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection') — 'God's protection.' It is also widely recognized as a character name in the Kingdom Hearts video games. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Ansem is a form of Anselm, 'God's protection' — also a Kingdom Hearts name (said 'AN-sem'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowGermanic, English
MeaningAnsem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') and 'helm' ('helmet, protection') — 'God's protection.' It is also widely recognized as a character name in the Kingdom Hearts video games. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11001 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Ansem reads as a variant of Anselm, from Germanic 'ans' ('god') + 'helm' ('protection'). It is also a well-known Kingdom Hearts character name. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-sem').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and reads as a heritage or fandom-adjacent pick. Rare and crisp.

Did you know? Ansem echoes Anselm ('God's protection'), but many U.S. families know it from the Kingdom Hearts games — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-sem').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Ansem — Variant of Anselm; also Kingdom Hearts; routes uncertain

Variations

AnselmAnselmoAnsel

Nicknames

AnsSem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ansem mean?

Ansem is a form of Anselm, 'God's protection'; it is also a Kingdom Hearts name. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ansem?

It's said AN-sem /ˈæn.səm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ansem a boy or girl name?

Ansem is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ansem?

Ansem is a rare name in the U.S., known partly from pop culture.

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