The nameLazare
Lazare is the French form of Lazarus, a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped". It is the name of the friend Jesus raised from the dead.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Lazare comes from the Hebrew Eleazar, "God has helped".
Origin
Hebrew. In the Gospel of John, Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead.
History
Long rare, the name has been coming back into fashion in France since the 2010s and has reached its highest level in recent years.
Did you know?
- Lazare Carnot was nicknamed the Organiser of Victory for his role in the armies of the French Revolution.
Famous people named Lazare
- Lazare Carnot, statesman and mathematician
Popularity of the name Lazare
Lazare in France
Lazare was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 705 births over the decade, 19% of all recorded babies named Lazare. Half of all babies named Lazare in France were born before 1951, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 124 births a year on average, against 59 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lazare mean?
Lazare comes from the Hebrew Eleazar, "God has helped".
What is the origin of the name Lazare?
Hebrew. In the Gospel of John, Jesus raises his friend Lazarus from the dead.
Is Lazare a girl's or a boy's name?
Lazare is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Lazare?
Lazare Carnot, statesman and mathematician.