Male Name
Baltazar
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
62/100
classic140%
mature140%
formal120%
upper class140%
devious100%
strong160%
strange160%
complex140%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Baltazar is a variant of Balthazar, which is of Babylonian origin, meaning 'Baal protects the king'. It is a name with deep historical and religious significance, often associated with one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition who visited the infant Jesus.
Etymology
Original Form:
Balthazar
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Babylonian 'Belshazzar' to the Greek 'Baltasar', and later to the Latin 'Balthazar', before becoming 'Baltazar' in various European languages.
Source:
Historical linguistics and religious texts