Nazareth
Meaning of Nazareth
Nazareth is a unisex name that holds both English and Spanish pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as NAZ-uh-reth (/ˈnæzərəθ/), while in Spanish, it is pronounced as nah-sah-REHT (/na.sa.ˈreθ/). The name Nazareth has biblical origins, as it refers to the town in Israel where Jesus Christ grew up. It carries associations of religious significance and can be seen as a tribute to faith and spirituality. Despite being a less common choice, the name Nazareth has been steadily growing in popularity in the United States. While not currently ranked among the top names for newborns, it has consistently been chosen by parents over the years, with an average occurrence of around 50 babies per year since the early 1990s.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as nah-sah-REHT (/na.sa.ˈreθ/)
English
- Pronunced as NAZ-uh-reth (/ˈnæzərəθ/)
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Notable People Named Nazareth
| Ambassador Nazareth Avendaño Incera is a career officer of the Costa Rican foreign service and currently serves as the Director of the Worship Department of the Ministry Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica. |
