Baltasar
Meaning of Baltasar
Baltasar is a strong and unique name for a baby boy that has its origins in Spanish and Portuguese. It is pronounced as bahl-tah-SAR in both languages. This name also has variations such as Balthasar and Balthazar. While Baltasar may not be very common in the United States, it still holds significance for many parents looking for a distinctive name for their child. Throughout the years, Baltasar has seen some fluctuation in popularity, with occasional appearances on the list of newborn names. Whether you are drawn to its exotic sound or appreciate its historical associations, Baltasar is a name that will make your little one stand out from the crowd.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as bahl-tah-SAR (/balˈtaːsaɾ/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as bahl-tah-SAR (/balˈtaːzaɾ/)
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Notable People Named Baltasar
| Baltasar Garzón - Baltasar Garzon Real is a Spanish former judge known for investigating terrorism, organized crime and crimes against humanity. |
| Baltasar Gracián - Baltasar Gracian was a Spanish Jesuit priest, philosopher, and writer best known for The Art of Worldly Wisdom. |
| Baltasar de la Cueva, Count of Castellar - Baltasar de la Cueva was a Spanish nobleman who served as viceroy of Peru from 1674 to 1678. |
| Baltasar Lopes da Silva was a Cape Verdean writer, poet and linguist best known for his novel Chiquinho and for cofounding the literary journal Claridade. |
| Baltasar de Zúñiga - Baltasar de Zuniga y Velasco was a Spanish royal adviser who shaped foreign policy and helped his nephew become prime minister. |
| Baltasar Breki Samper is an Icelandic actor best known for playing Hjortur in the 2015 TV series Trapped. |
| Baltasar Lobo was a Spanish sculptor and anarchist best known for his tender depictions of mothers and children. |
