Lazarus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Lazarus \l(a)-za-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God is my help". Biblical name: Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Since the Middle Ages, the name has been been used as a synonym for a leper.

Lazarus has 8 variant forms: Eleazer, Lazar, Lazare, Lazarillo, Lazaro, Lazear, Lazer and Lazzaro.

For more information, see also the related name Eleazar.

Lazarus is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#7265 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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