What Does the Name Alazar Mean?
Alazar is a variant of the Hebrew Eleazar, built from the elements El ("God") and azar ("help"), giving the meaning "God has helped" or "God is my help."
The Origin & History of Alazar
The name has been used historically within Ethiopian Christian communities, where biblical Hebrew names entered the local naming tradition through the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. It carries a strong religious connotation of divine assistance.
Growth in the US
Alazar has grown noticeably in US Social Security data, from 5 recorded births in 2023 to 16 in 2024, reflecting continued Ethiopian-American naming traditions.
Personality & Associations
With a meaning centered on divine help, Alazar tends to be read as a name with quiet strength and faith behind it — dependable and grounded rather than flashy.
Related Names
Alazar shares its root with Eleazar (the direct Hebrew form), Lazar, and the New Testament Lazarus, all built on the same El + azar structure.