Lazarus: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“God has helped”

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لعزر

אלעזר

Lazarus (لعزر, Hebrew אלעזר) is a Christian boy’s name that means “God has helped”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Lazarus.

Lazarus at a glance

Meaning: God has helped
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: laz-uh-rus
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: L · ل

Meaning of Lazarus

In English: God has helped
اردو میں معنی: خدا نے مدد کی

Origin and history of Lazarus

From Hebrew Elazar, through Greek Lazaros, meaning 'God has helped'. Urdu Bible form لعزر.

Base wordHebrew Elazar, through Greek Lazaros

How to say and write Lazarus

Say it: laz-uh-rus3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Lazarus
Urdu: لعزر
Original script: אלעזר
Known bearer: Lazarus of Bethany, raised by Jesus
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Lazarus

What does the name Lazarus mean?

Lazarus means “God has helped”. In Urdu: خدا نے مدد کی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Lazarus a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Lazarus is a boy’s name.

Is Lazarus a Christian name?

Yes. Lazarus is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Elazar, through Greek Lazaros, meaning 'God has helped'. Urdu Bible form لعزر.

How do you pronounce Lazarus?

Say it “laz-uh-rus”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Lazarus in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Lazarus is written لعزر. In its original script: אלעזר.

Who is a famous person named Lazarus?

Lazarus of Bethany, raised by Jesus

Is the meaning of Lazarus verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.