The name Elmo is usually given to a Boy.
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The origin of the name lies in English.
Elmo is pronounced as EL-mo
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Elmo is derived from the Germanic word helm which means a helmet or some other protective equipment for the head.
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Meaning
Originally a short form of names ending with the Old
German element helm meaning "helmet, protection", such as
Guglielmo Or Anselmo. It is also a derivative of
Erasmus, via the old Italian short form
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.
In the English-speaking world this name is now associated with a red muppet character from the children's television program Sesame
Street.
Origin
Italian, English, Finnish, Estonian
Pronunciation
/ˈel.mo/(Italian) /ˈɛl.moʊ/(English)