Day of Saint Lazarus, December 17. Names for baby babies

Lázaro is a name for a boy of Hebrew origin that means 'he who receives the help of God', something that implies an unusual fortune that will accompany him throughout his life. It is a proper name for a child that, although it has been used since ancient times, continues to be valid today, providing

Lázaro is a name for a boy of Hebrew origin that means 'he who receives the help of God', something that implies an unusual fortune that will accompany him throughout his life. It is a proper name for a child that, although it has been used since ancient times, continues to be valid today, providing the child with a touch of originality without becoming extravagant. He celebrates his name day on December 17, which is the day of Saint Lazarus.

Curiosities about the name Lázaro

We know the name Lázaro thanks to one of the most commented biblical episodes, when Jesus rose and gave life back to his friend Lázaro de Betania, with that well-known phrase of 'Lázaro, get up and walk'. Since then, the name has become very popular and has ceased to be only a proper name to designate places, professions, etc.

And it is that Lázaro is also a frequent surname as we find in the prestigious philologist Fernando Lázaro Carreter, and also a municipality in the province of Albacete, Casas de Lázaro, besides being a computer tool named Lazarus. But undoubtedly, what has given the name Lazaro the most fame is the sixteenth-century anonymous novel, 'La Lazarillo de Tormes'.

There are few variants of your child's name in other languages ​​and the options are reduced to Lazarus which is the name in English, Lazare which corresponds to the version of the name in French and the Catalan name Llàtzer. In any case, Lázaro mentions a responsible person characterized by consistency in his decisions, as well as a great commitment and dedication for any task he undertakes. An honest person who can be trusted, so he is very appreciated by his friends.

One of the most interesting references that we find in the name of your son is the Lázaro Galdiano Museum, in Madrid, which brings together an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures by the most prestigious artists such as Goya, El Greco and Zurbarán, all belonging to the He was one of the most important patrons of the culture in our country as was José Lázaro Galdiano.

If you want your child to learn to write hisname Lázaroin calligraphy and also can color it in uppercase and lowercase letters with the colors that you like, just click on the name Lázaro to print its beautiful name.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate his saint in the month of December, consult our calendar of the names of saints of December. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez. Editor of GuiaInfantil.com