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Lazzaro
God has helped
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Lazzaro
Lazzaro comes from the Hebrew El'azar (Eleazar), 'God has helped, God is my aid', through the Greek and Latin Lazarus. It is tied to the Gospel account of Lazarus raised by Jesus, a symbol of rebirth and hope. In Italian it is an old and fairly rare men's name; in the variants Lázaro and Lazare it is more present in the Spanish-, Portuguese- and French-speaking worlds.
Variants around the world
How Lazzaro sounds in other languages.
LazarusLázaroLazareEleazar
Famous people
- Lazzaro Spallanzani— scientist
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazzaro mean?
The name Lazzaro means God has helped.
What is the origin of the name Lazzaro?
Origin of Lazzaro: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Lazzaro?
International variants of Lazzaro: Lazarus, Lázaro, Lazare, and Eleazar.