Eleazar

Meaning God has helped, my God has helped
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 7
Syllables 4
Syllabification E-le-a-zar

About Eleazar

Eleazar is a charming and distinctive baby boy name with ancient Hebrew origins. Derived from the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (El'azar), this name carries a profound and meaningful message as it translates to "God has helped" or "God has provided." In biblical context, Eleazar was a notable figure, being the son of Aaron and serving as a high priest in ancient times.

Choosing the name Eleazar for your baby boy not only adds a touch of historical significance but also reflects a sense of divine support and blessing. The name's strong Hebrew roots lend it a sense of timeless elegance, making it stand out in a world of more common names.

Eleazar also offers a few endearing nickname options like Eli, Laz, Zara, or Elie, allowing for a more personalized touch.

As your little Eleazar grows, he may encounter others with variations of the name, such as Eliezer or Lazarus. The name has also been adopted in different cultures, with variations like Eliazar in Spanish or Eleazer in English.

If you're looking for a name that resonates with history, carries a powerful meaning, and possesses a unique charm, Eleazar could be the perfect choice for your precious baby boy. Embrace this timeless name and watch it grow alongside your son, a constant reminder of divine assistance and providence throughout his life.

Variations of Name Eleazar

El'azar
Eliezer
Lazarus
Eliazar
Eleazer
Eleazaro

Nicknames for Eleazar

Eli
Ellie
Azar
Zar
Laz

Famous People Named Eleazar

Eleazar ben Ya'irJewish leader during the First Jewish-Roman War
Eleazar AlbinEnglish naturalist and ornithologist
Eleazar WheelockAmerican founder of Dartmouth College
Eleazar LordAmerican politician and jurist
Eleazar AvaranJewish military leader from the Maccabean Revolt
Eleazar LandaMexican boxer and Olympian
Eleazar Lopez ContrerasVenezuelan President and military figure
Eleazar de CarvalhoBrazilian conductor and composer
Eleazar RodgersSouth African professional footballer
Eleazar Wheelock RipleyAmerican soldier and politician
Eleazar Wheelock Ripley IIAmerican diplomat
Eleazar "Elé" RamírezVenezuelan baseball pitcher
Eleazar SoriaMexican actor
Eleazar SukenikIsraeli archaeologist and professor
Eleazar ben KillirJewish liturgical poet from the Talmudic era
Eleazar ben Judah of WormsGerman rabbi and author
Eleazar ben AzariahProminent Jewish sage in the 1st century
Eleazar ben HananiaJewish high priest in the 2nd century BCE
Eleazar ben KalirJewish liturgical poet and paytan
Eleazar "Eli" G. JonesAmerican Civil War soldier and Medal of Honor recipient

Characters Named Eleazar

Eleazar SmithCharacter from "The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collins
Eleazar DenaliVampire character from the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer
Eleazar VasquezCharacter from "Breaking Bad" TV series
Eleazar O'ConnorProtagonist from the novel "Eleazar, Exodus to the West" by Henry C. Duggan Jr
Eleazar WrenchDetective character from Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express"
Eleazar ben SimeonCharacter from "The Sisters of Versailles" by Sally Christie
Eleazar WentworthCharacter from the movie "Dead Man Down"
Eleazar HernandezCharacter from the TV series "Grimm"
Eleazar CarvalloCharacter from the telenovela "Rubí"
Eleazar TuganoCharacter from the novel "Heaven's Net Is Wide" by Lian Hearn
Eleazar LattanziCharacter from the TV series "Los Exitosos Pells"
Eleazar RittCharacter from the movie "A Dangerous Method"
Eleazar PortilloCharacter from the telenovela "Verano de amor"
Eleazar GoodwynCharacter from the book "As the Crow Flies" by Jeffrey Archer
Eleazar PowersCharacter from the TV series "Westworld"
Eleazar LipskyCharacter from the TV series "The Good Wife"
Eleazar "Eli" CohnCharacter from the book "The Postmortal" by Drew Magary
Eleazar WilderCharacter from the movie "Here Come the Munsters"
Eleazar Ben YairCharacter from the novel "The Honorable Barbarian" by L. Sprague de Camp
Eleazar KoppCharacter from the movie "Love & Other Drugs"

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