Lazarus
Meaning of Lazarus
Lazarus is a male name with origins in both English and Greek. In English, it is pronounced as LAZ-uh-rus (/ˈlæzərəs/), while in Greek, it is pronounced as lah-ZAH-roos (/la.ˈza.ru̯os/). The name has a rich history and has been used for centuries. It has variations such as Lazaro. In the United States, Lazarus has seen varying levels of popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been consistently given to around 100-170 newborn boys annually, ranking around 1100-1400 in popularity. The name's usage peaked in the early 20th century but has remained relatively stable since then.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as lah-ZAH-roos (/la.ˈza.ru̯os/)
English
- Pronunced as LAZ-uh-rus (/ˈlæzərəs/)
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Notable People Named Lazarus
| Kamran Rashid Khan, also known as Lazarus, is a Detroit-based American rapper, songwriter, and physician of Pakistani descent, recognized for his singles and collaborations with notable artists. |
| Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is a Malawian politician, theologian, and current President of Malawi, who has also held leadership positions in the Malawi Congress Party and the Malawi Assemblies of God. |
| Lazarus Straus was a German-American trader and entrepreneur. |
| Gary Cantrell, also known as Lazarus Lake, is a renowned endurance race designer and director, famous for organizing events like the Barkley Marathons and Big's Backyard Ultra. |
| Lazarus Immanuel Fuchs was a Jewish-German mathematician known for his significant contributions to the study of linear differential equations. |
| Lazarus Ercker was a Bohemian metallurgist and assay master known for writing early treatises on metallurgy. |
| Lazarus Spengler was a prominent supporter of Martin Luther and leader of the Protestant Reformation in Nuremberg, as well as a famous hymnwriter. |
| Lazarus Geiger was a German-Jewish philosopher and philologist. |
| Lazarus is a former champion New Zealand Standardbred racehorse who is now a stud stallion. |
| Lazarus Denison Shoemaker, also known as L.D. Shoemaker, was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district from 1871 to 1875. |
| Lazarus Bendavid was a German mathematician and philosopher who was renowned for his interpretation of Kantian philosophy. |
| Lazarus Phillips was a Canadian lawyer and Senator. |
| Lazarus von Schwendi, Barón de Hohenlandsberg was a prominent military commander in the Army of the Holy Roman Empire and played a significant role in the development of Alsatian viticulture. |
| Lazarus Chigwandali is a Malawian musician with albinism who gained recognition after being discovered performing on the streets of Lilongwe and went on to record his debut album with Swedish producer Johan Hugo. |
| Lazarus Mohapi is the current Anglican Dean of Bloemfontein in South Africa, having been installed on 10 March 2013. |
