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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 17 DecemberName day in 3 European calendars

Lázár

[ˈlazaːr]

Lazar is a storied biblical name widely remembered through the New Testament account of Lazarus of Bethany. Rich in spiritual symbolism, it represents resilience, miraculous renewal, and divine grace. It makes a memorable and authentic choice for parents drawn to profound cultural lineage.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Lázár
Czech:
Lazar
Hungarian:
Lázár
Polish:
German:
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
Lazăr
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Spelling Variants & Registry Records

Comparison of forms with and without diacritics

Number of bearers: 3 · Spelling Variants & Registry Records: 3

Names can be registered in the traditional form with diacritics or in an international spelling.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God has helped', expressing divine aid and protection.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z hebrejského mena Elʿazar (אֶלְעָזָר), ktoré znamená „Boh pomohol“. Do európskych jazykov preniklo prostredníctvom gréckeho biblického mena Lazaros a latinskej podoby Lazarus.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Lázár is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability90 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

LAZAR

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

á (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

14 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
7 November
Croatian Calendar
17 December
Slovak Extended CalendarHungarian CalendarCroatian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈlazaːr]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Lazár
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Lazára
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Lazárovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Lazára
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Lazár
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Lazárovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Lazárom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
LazárkoLazkoLazoLazárik
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Lázár
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Lazárko! Lazko! Lazo!

Notable figures named Lázár

6

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Lázár Szentes
HU
born 1955Notable Figure

Hungarian footballer

Lázár Mészáros
HU
1796 – 1858Historical Figure

Hungarian military figure (1796-1858)

Lazar von Hellenbach
HU
1827 – 1887Historical Figure

Austrian occultist and author (1827-1887)

Lázár Kovács
HU
born 1974Notable Figure

Hungarian chef

Lazár Letzter
1840 – 1911Historical Figure

Lazar Letzter * 20. 2. 1840 , Šarišské Lúky, Ľubotice (Prešov)-místní část, zomrel: 8. 7. 1911 , Košice (Košice) , photographer; nationality: Slovak sex: male

Lazar Perényi z Perína
HU
1769 – 1827Historical Figure

Hungarian noble, politician (1766/69-1827)

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Initials / monogram:with dots:L.S.without dots:LS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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