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Balthazar

Boy · Hebrew · Long name

Meaning
Baal protects the king, God protect the king
Pronunciation
BAL-thuh-zar
Origin
Hebrew

From Babylonian and Hebrew; one of the Magi in Christian tradition.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Babylonian, Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Italy, Spain

Alternate spellings

  • BaltazarSpanish / Portuguese

    Iberian form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Balthazar

    One of the Magi, wise men who visited the infant Jesus.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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