Lazarus

Lazarus Meaning & Origin

About Lazarus
The name "Lazarus" is of Hebrew origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "God has helped" or "God is my help." It is derived from the Hebrew name Eleazar, which combines the elements "El" meaning "God" and "azar" meaning "help" or "aid." In biblical context, the name Lazarus is famously associated with the story of a man named Lazarus who was raised from the dead by Jesus Christ, emphasizing the divine intervention and assistance in overcoming adversity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lazarus are male.

Lazarus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.37% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LSRS
🗽 NYSIIS
LASA
🔊 Soundex
L020602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 Z ER0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈlæzərəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LSRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lazarus in Braille

Here's how to represent Lazarus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lazarus in braille

How to Spell the Name Lazarus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lazarus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lazarus in sign language

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