Boy name
Lazarus name meaning
“God has helped”
Lazarus is a masculine name meaning “God has helped,” derived from the Greek form Lazaros. Its origin lies in a shortened form of the Hebrew name Eleazar, which supplies the meaning. Lazarus is also a New Testament name, adding a textual association to its Hebrew and Greek background.
What does Lazarus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Lazarus
From Greek Lazaros, a shortened form of Hebrew Eleazar, meaning God has helped. Lazarus is a New Testament name.
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Name combinations with Lazarus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lazarus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Jhon: God is gracious
- Nahor: snorer
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Meaning of each word
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Fransisco: French, from France
- Manuel: God is with us
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Lazarus Joshua
Meaning of each word
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
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Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Lazarus Abram
Meaning of each word
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Abram: exalted father
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Lazarus Aleksander Naftali
Meaning of each word
- Lazarus: God has helped
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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How to pronounce Lazarus
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦗ꦳ꦫꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮐᮛᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Lazarus a boy’s name?
Yes, Lazarus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Lazarus ranks #4,202 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lazarus
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Lazarus
- Lazarus Eduard Manuhua · b. 1925
- Lazarus Mayor
- Lazarus Simon Ishak · b. 1961
FAQ about the name Lazarus
What is the meaning of Lazarus?
Lazarus means God has helped. From Greek Lazaros, a shortened form of Hebrew Eleazar, meaning God has helped. Lazarus is a New Testament name.
Is Lazarus a boy’s name?
Yes, Lazarus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Lazarus?
Lazarus is of Hebrew and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Lazarus have?
Lazarus has 3 syllables (La-za-rus) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Lazarus?
Lazarus ranks #4,202 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lazarus?
Some ideas: Lazarus Jhon Nahor; Lazarus Fransisco Manuel; Lazarus Joshua.
Famous people named Lazarus?
Notable people named Lazarus include Lazarus Eduard Manuhua, Lazarus Mayor, Lazarus Simon Ishak.
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