Eleazar
Meaning of Eleazar
Eleazar is a masculine name with various pronunciations. In American English, it is pronounced as el-ee-AZ-ar (/ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.zɑr/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as eh-leh-AH-sar (/ele.aˈsaɾ/). The name also has a variation, Eliezer. Eleazar has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1919. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. In recent years, Eleazar has been given to approximately 100-180 newborn boys per year in the U.S., ranking between 1100-1600 in terms of popularity.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-leh-AH-sar (/ele.aˈsaɾ/)
American English
- Pronunced as el-ee-AZ-ar (/ˌɛl.iˈeɪ.zɑr/)
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Notable People Named Eleazar
| Eleazar ben Kalir, also known as Eleazar ha-Kalir, was a Byzantine Jewish Hebrew poet known for his classical liturgical verses, or piyyutim, which are sung during significant religious services in the Ashkenazi Jews' synagogal rite. |
| Eleazar Wheelock was an American Congregational minister and educator who founded Dartmouth College and ran the Moor's Charity School to educate Native Americans. |
| Eleazar is a Spanish painter and sculptor born in Siles, Jaén, Spain in 1954, currently living and working in Barcelona. |
| Eleazar de Carvalho was a renowned Brazilian conductor and composer. |
| Eleazar Soria Ibarra was a Peruvian professional footballer known for his role as a right-back. |
