Elmo name - Meaning of Elmo

Elmo name - Meaning of Elmo

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Gender
Masculine
Lucky Number
9
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Usage
English, German, Italian, Germanic
Pronounced
EL-mo
Elmo Meaning
Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element helm meaning "helmet, protection". It is also a derivative of Erasmus, via the old Italian diminutive Ermo. Saint Elmo, also known as Saint Erasmus, was a 4th-century martyr who is the patron of sailors. Saint Elmo's fire is said to be a sign of his protection. Elmo is derived from the Germanic word “helm” which means a helmet or some other protective equipment for the head.

Elmo Related Names
Other Languages: Helmo (Ancient Germanic), Erasmos (Ancient Greek), Rasmus (Danish), Erasmus (Late Greek), Ermo (Medieval Italian), Rasmus (Norwegian), Erasmo (Portuguese), Erazem (Slovene), Erasmo (Spanish), Rasmus (Swedish)

Elmo Celebrities
Elmo Boyd - football player, Elmo Plaskett - baseball player,


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