Lazarus
/L-AE-Z-AH-R-AH-S/
God has helped, from Hebrew Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), a compound of El (God) and azar (to help) — Lazarus is the Greek and Latin form of this name. It is borne by two figures in the New Testament: the man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and the poor man in the parable in Luke, both of whose stories made the name a powerful symbol of divine aid and restoration.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Lazarus is a Christian boy name of Aramaic origin, meaning “God has helped, from Hebrew Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), a compound of El (God) and azar (to help) — Lazarus is the Greek and Latin form of this name. It is borne by two figures in the New Testament: the man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and the poor man in the parable in Luke, both of whose stories made the name a powerful symbol of divine aid and restoration.”.
Lazarus is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "God has helped, from Hebrew Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), a compound of El (God) and azar (to help) — Lazarus is the Greek and Latin form of this name. It is borne by two figures in the New Testament: the man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and the poor man in the parable in Luke, both of whose stories made the name a powerful symbol of divine aid and restoration." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among American, European, British families, Lazarus 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 Lazarus
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. Lazarus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Lazarus's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Lazarus's saint & feast day →What does Lazarus'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 Lazarus resonates in either tradition.
Lazarus's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Lazarus's full reading →
Does Lazarus go with your family's names?
Lazarus breaks into 7 sounds: /L-AE-Z-AH-R-AH-S/. 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 Lazarus 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 Lazarus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Lazarus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Lazarus
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Lazarus
What does the name Lazarus mean?
Lazarus means "God has helped, from Hebrew Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), a compound of El (God) and azar (to help) — Lazarus is the Greek and Latin form of this name. It is borne by two figures in the New Testament: the man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and the poor man in the parable in Luke, both of whose stories made the name a powerful symbol of divine aid and restoration.." It is a boy name of Aramaic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Lazarus a boy or girl name?
Lazarus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Lazarus?
Lazarus is of Aramaic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American, European, British families.
Is Lazarus a Christian name?
Yes. Lazarus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Aramaic origin.
What does Lazarus mean in Aramaic?
Lazarus originates from Aramaic, where it means "God has helped, from Hebrew Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר), a compound of El (God) and azar (to help) — Lazarus is the Greek and Latin form of this name. It is borne by two figures in the New Testament: the man raised from the dead by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and the poor man in the parable in Luke, both of whose stories made the name a powerful symbol of divine aid and restoration.."
What are common nicknames for Lazarus?
Common short forms of Lazarus include Laza, Lazi.
What is the numerology of Lazarus?
Lazarus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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