Lazar
Meaning of Lazar
Lazar is a strong and distinctive name with origins in different cultures. It is primarily a male name and has variations such as Lazaro and Lazare. The pronunciation of Lazar varies depending on the language. In Russian, it is pronounced as lah-ZAHR (/lɑˈzɑr/), while in English, it is pronounced as LAY-zar (/leˈzɑr/).
The name Lazar has an interesting history and carries various associations. In Russian culture, it is derived from the biblical name Eleazar, meaning "God has helped." Lazar holds significance within Christianity as well, particularly in relation to the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. This connection adds depth and spiritual symbolism to the name.
Although not extremely popular, Lazar has maintained a steady presence in American society over the years. According to data from the United States Social Security Administration, there have been occurrences of babies named Lazar since at least 1931. The popularity of the name has fluctuated over time, with some years seeing higher rankings than others. In recent years, there have been approximately 20-30 occurrences annually.
Choosing a name like Lazar for your baby boy will give him a unique and meaningful identity rooted in cultural heritage and spiritual resonance.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as lah-ZAHR (/lɑˈzɑr/)
English
- Pronunced as LAY-zar (/leˈzɑr/)
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Notable People Named Lazar
| Lazar of Serbia - Lazar Hrebeljanović was a medieval Serbian ruler who sought to resurrect the Serbian Empire and ruled Moravian Serbia from 1373 until his death in 1389. |
| Lazar Lazarević was a Herzegovinian Croat Catholic priest known for his role as the bishop's deputy and his support for the independence of the Diocese of Trebinje-Mrkan. |
| Lazar Ristovski - Lazar "Laza" Ristovski is a prolific Serbian actor, director, producer, and writer known for his extensive stage performances and lead roles in numerous films and TV series. |
| Lazar Miller Hayward is a former professional basketball player known for his college career at Marquette University. |
| Lazar Markovich Khidekel was a versatile artist, designer, architect, and theoretician known for his contributions to the abstract, avant-garde Suprematist movement in architecture. |
| Lazar Petrović, also known as Lepi Laza, was a Serbian general, adjutant of King Aleksandar Obrenović, and a professor at Belgrade Military Academy. |
| Lazar Popović is a retired Serbian footballer known for his position as a striker. |
| Lazar Horowitz, also known as El'azar Hurwitz, was a prominent Orthodox Rabbi who led the Jewish community of Vienna and became the first Chief Rabbi of the Israelitische Kultusgemeinde Vienna in 1852. |
| Lazar Arsić is a Serbian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Racing Beirut in the Lebanese Premier League. |
| Lazar Pavlović is a Serbian professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Radnički Niš. |
| Lazar Lazarevich Matveev was a former Soviet intelligence leader who served as a senior KGB liaison officer to the Stasi in Dresden, East Germany, during 1982 to 1989, where Vladimir Putin worked for him. |
| Lazar Stanišić is a Serbian footballer known for playing as a centre back for Hungarian club DAC 1912 FC. |
| Lazar Milutinović is a Serbian football forward currently playing for FK Spartak Subotica. |
| Lazar Petković is a Serbian footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper. |
| Lazar Tasić was a Serbian football player. |
