Elazar
Meaning of Elazar
Elazar dances off the tongue like a monsoon breeze swirling through jasmine-scented streets—in Hebrew it’s eh-LA-zar, in English el-AZ-ar—and it carries a spark of ancient promise. This spirited name, meaning “God has helped,” first lights up the pages of the Hebrew Bible as the loyal son of Aaron and keeper of the high priestly flame, and today it feels as warm and welcoming as a row of diyas at Diwali. Parents who choose Elazar are tapping into centuries of devotion and hope, crafting a modern hero whose laughter can echo from Mumbai’s crowded bazaars to Manhattan’s leafy parks. In the U.S. each year a couple dozen little Elazars announce their arrival—proof that timeless strength and gentle kindness never go out of style.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as eh-LA-zar (/e.la.ˈzar)
American English
- Pronunced as el-AZ-ar (/ˌɛl.ə.ˈzɑr/)
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Notable People Named Elazar
| Elazar Shach - Elazar Menachem Man Shach was an influential Haredi rabbi who led Lithuanian Orthodox Jews and helped shape Israeli religious politics. |
| Elazar Stern is an Israeli politician and retired major general who served as Minister of Intelligence. |
| Elazar Abuhatzeira, known as Baba Elazar, was an Orthodox Sephardi rabbi and kabbalist in Israel. |
| Elazar Mordechai Koenig was an Orthodox rabbi who led the Breslov Hasidic community in Safed, Israel. |
