Male Name
Eleazar
ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zəɹ
ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zə
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
help
Orthodox saints
parkourists
saints
theophoric names
Twilight characters
Writing Systems
אֶלְעָזָרAncient Hebrew
ἘλεάζαρAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
81/100
classic160%
mature160%
formal100%
upper class140%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong160%
strange120%
complex65%
serious160%
Meaning & Etymology
The name Eleazar originates from the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (ʾElʿazar), which means "God has helped." It is derived from the elements אֵל (ʾel), meaning "God," and עָזַר (ʿazar), meaning "to help." In the Old Testament, Eleazar is the name of one of the sons of Aaron, and it also appears in the New Testament as one of the ancestors of Jesus in the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.
Etymology
Original Form:
אֶלְעָזָר (ʾElʿazar)
Evolution:
The name has retained its original form and meaning throughout its usage in religious texts and historical records.
Source:
Hebrew Bible and New Testament