Baltasar
/B-AE-L-T-AE-S-AE-R/
May God protect, one of the Three Kings
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How well does Baltasar fit your family?
This page tells you what Baltasar means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Baltasar is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “May God protect, one of the Three Kings”.
Baltasar is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "May God protect, one of the Three Kings" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Baltasar carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Baltasar
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Baltasar lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Baltasar's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Baltasar's saint & feast day →What does Baltasar's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Baltasar resonates in either tradition.
Baltasar's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Baltasar's full reading →
Does Baltasar go with your family's names?
Baltasar breaks into 8 sounds: /B-AE-L-T-AE-S-AE-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Baltasar sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Baltasar beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Baltasar — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Baltasar
If Baltasar resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Spanish families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Baltasar
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Common questions about Baltasar
What does the name Baltasar mean?
Baltasar means "May God protect, one of the Three Kings." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Baltasar a boy or girl name?
Baltasar is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Baltasar?
Baltasar is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Baltasar a Christian name?
Yes. Baltasar is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Baltasar mean in Spanish?
Baltasar originates from Spanish, where it means "May God protect, one of the Three Kings."
What are common nicknames for Baltasar?
Common short forms of Baltasar include Balt.
What is the numerology of Baltasar?
Baltasar has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
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