Lazzaro

Lazzaro is a male first name that is considered the Italian form of Lazarus. This, in turn, derives from the Latinized variant of the Greek name Lazaros (Λάζαρος) and goes back to Eleazar, which has its origin in the biblical Hebrew 'El'azar (אֶלְעָזָר).

What does the name Lazzaro mean?

The name Lazzaro translates to "God helps" or "God has helped." It comes from Ancient Hebrew and is composed of the words 'el (אֶלְ), meaning "God," and 'azar (עָזָר), meaning "to help," "to assist," or "to support." Historically, the name was also used as the Italian term for "the leper." In the Old Testament, Eleazar bears the name and is the son of Aaron, who restored the walls of Jerusalem under Ezra. In the New Testament, Lazarus is mentioned as the brother of Mary and Martha, whom Jesus raised from the dead. Variants of the name include Eleasar, Lazar, Lazare, Lazaro, and Lasar.

Where does the name Lazzaro come from?

Lazzaro is a male first name that has its roots in Ancient Hebrew, meaning "God helps." The

How do you pronounce Lazzaro?

The name Lazzaro has a melodic, three-syllable structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Laz-za-ro" [latˈtsaːro], creating a lively and rhythmically emphasized sound movement. The doubling of the "z" creates a strong middle, while the "ro" gently fades away. This makes Lazzaro expressive and dynamic, with an Italian, spirited flair.

When is the name day of Lazzaro?

The name days for Lazzaro are April 19, July 29, and December 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Lazzaro is a rather rare first name. It has never found a place in the German name popularity charts. Its best ranking was in 2004, reaching 634th place in the Italian name charts. In the last ten years, Lazzaro has been given about 20 times in Italy, placing it 1,621st in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 1,177th in Italy.

Famous people

• Lazzaro Baldi (Italian painter)
• Lazzaro Bastiani (Italian painter)
• Lazzaro Calamech (Italian painter)
• Lazzaro Calvi (Italian painter)
• Lazzaro Morelli (artist from the USA)
• Lazzaro Pasini (Italian painter)
• Lazzaro Spallanzani (Italian scientist)
• Lazzaro Tavarone (painter from Italy)
• Lazzaro Uzielli (Italian pianist)
• Lazzaro Vasari (Italian painter)