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BoyPronounced American English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zəɹ/; British English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zə/

Eleazar

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped".

Quick answer

Eleazar is a boy name with Hebrew roots meaning "God has helped".

Pronunciation: American English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zəɹ/; British English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zə/.

GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod has helped
PronunciationAmerican English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zəɹ/; British English /ˌɛl.i.ˈeɪ.zə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר (ʾElʿazar) meaning "God has helped", derived from אֵל ( ʾel ) meaning "God" and עָזַר ( ʿazar ) meaning "to help". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the sons of Aaron. The name also appears in the New Testament belonging to one of the ancestors of Jesus in the genealogy in the Gospel of Matthew.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, biblical greek | Ancient Hebrew: אֶלְעָזָר; Ancient Greek: Ἐλεάζαρ