Lazaro

Meaning of Lazaro

Lazaro is a male name with origins in multiple cultures. It is derived from the biblical name Lazarus, which means "God has helped" or "God has aided." The name Lazaro is pronounced differently across various languages and countries. In American English, it is pronounced as luh-ZAR-oh, while in Filipino, it is pronounced as lah-ZAH-roh. In Greek, it is pronounced as LAH-zah-roh, and in Italian, it is pronounced as la-TSA-roh. In Portuguese, the pronunciation is lah-ZAH-roo, and in Russian, it is lah-ZAH-ruh. Lastly, in Spanish, the name is pronounced as lah-SAH-roh.

The name Lazaro has been consistently used for baby boys over the years in the United States. While its popularity has fluctuated slightly from year to year, it remains a relatively well-known and frequently chosen name. In recent years, Lazaro has ranked around 1500th most popular among newborns in America.

With its diverse cultural associations and strong historical roots, Lazaro makes an intriguing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and unique name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

Italian

  • Pronunced as la-TSA-roh (/laˈtsa.ro/)

Spanish

  • Pronunced as lah-SAH-roh (/laˈsa.ro/)

Greek

  • Pronunced as LAH-zah-roh (/la.ˈza.ro/)

Filipino

  • Pronunced as lah-ZAH-roh (/la.ˈza.ɾo/)

Portuguese

  • Pronunced as lah-ZAH-roo (/la.ˈza.ɾu/)

Russian

  • Pronunced as lah-ZAH-ruh (/lʌ.ˈza.ru/)

American English

  • Pronunced as luh-ZAR-oh (/ləˈzær.oʊ/)

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Notable People Named Lazaro

Lazaro Samuel Nyalandu is a Tanzanian politician and former Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism.
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Luís Lázaro Sacramento Ramos is a versatile Brazilian actor, director, and writer, known for his diverse talents and acclaimed performances in film and television.
Lázaro Blanco Matos is a Cuban professional baseball pitcher known for his career with the Bravos de León in the Mexican League and the Alazanes de Granma in the Cuban National Series.
Lázaro Ros was an Afro-Cuban singer known for performing music rooted in the Lucumí and Arará cultures, drawing influence from African traditions.
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Lázaro Medina, also known as "Leonardo", was a Cuban former Negro league pitcher in the 1940s.
Lázaro Rashid Aguilar - Lázaro Renato Rashid Aguilar is a Paralympian athlete from Cuba known for competing in category T12 middle-distance events.
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