Lazaro

Lazaro (Lázaro) represents the Spanish form of the name Lazarus, which in turn is a Latinized variant of the Greek name Lazaros (Λάζαρος). Ultimately, it traces back to the biblical Hebrew name 'El'azar (אֶלְעָזָר).

What does the name Lazaro mean?

The name Lazaro (Lázaro) is considered the Spanish variant of Lazarus, which is a Latinized form of the Greek Lazaros (Λάζαρος). It derives from Eleazar and has its roots in the biblical Hebrew name 'El'azar (אֶלְעָזָר). Translated, the first name means 'God helps' or 'God has helped'. Its origin lies in Ancient Hebrew, composed of the elements 'el (אֶלְ), meaning 'God', and 'azar (עָזָר), meaning 'to help', 'to assist', or 'to support'. In the Old Testament, a son of Aaron bears the name Eleazar, who built and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem during the time of Ezra. In the New Testament, Lazarus is mentioned as the brother of Mary and Martha, who was raised from the dead by Jesus. Other variants of the name include Eleasar, Lazar, Lazare, Lazzaro, and Lasar.

Where does the name Lazaro come from?

The etymology of Lazaro is Ancient Hebrew and means 'God helps'. The name is composed in Ancient Hebrew of 'el (אֶלְ), meaning 'God', and 'azar (עָזָר), meaning 'to help, to assist, to support'. Languages: Spanish.

How do you pronounce Lazaro?

Lazaro is pronounced approximately 'lah-tsah-roh'.

When is the name day of Lazaro?

The name day for Lazaro is celebrated on April 19, July 29, and December 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Lazaro is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 3,829th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,053rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Laza / Lazarito / Lazi

Famous people

• Jose Lazaro Vazquez Xene (Cuban artist)
• Lazaro Arbos (singer from Cuba)
• Lazaro Blanco (Mexican photographer)
• Lazaro Borrell (basketball player from Cuba)
• Lazaro Bruzon (chess player from Cuba)
• Lazaro Mora (fencer from Cuba)
• Lazaro Nunes Robres (American composer)
• Lazaro Perez Jimenez (Mexican bishop)
• Lazaro Pina (bassist with 'Ill Niño')
• Lazaro Ramos (actor from Brazil)
• Lazaro Reinoso (American wrestler)
• Lazaro Rivas (wrestler)
• Lazaro Ros (Cuban musician)
• Lazaro Ruiz (Cuban weightlifter)
• Lazaro Valle (baseball player)
• Lazaro Valvasensi (composer from Italy)
• Lazaro Vargas (baseball player)