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Balthasar - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Balthasar \b(a)-ltha-sar, bal-thasar\ is of Babylonian origin, and its meaning is "Baal protect the king". Along with Caspar and Melchior, one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus, though they are not named in the Bible. The name is a variant of the biblical king Belshazzar. Baldassare is the Italian form. Actor Balthazar Getty.
Balthasar has 8 variant forms: Baldassare, Baltasar, Baltazar, Balthasaar, Balthazaar, Balthazar, Balto and Belshazzar.
For more information, see also the related name Melchior.
Balthasar is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)
Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Balthasar. Compare Balthasar with its variant forms and related boy names.|
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