Find out how popular the first name Alazar has been for the last 26 years (from 1999 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Alazar by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Alazar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 16 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Alazar.

The history of the first name Alazar

The given name Alazar has its origins in the Semitic languages, particularly in the Ge'ez and Amharic languages spoken in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is believed to have emerged around the 4th century AD, during the era of the ancient Aksumite Empire.

The name Alazar is derived from the Ge'ez root word "ləʾazar," which is a variant of the Biblical Hebrew name "Elazar," meaning "God has helped." In the Ge'ez language, the name is spelled as "ኤልዓዛር" (Elʿázár), and in Amharic, it is written as "አላዛር" (Alazär).

In the Bible, Elazar (also spelled Eleazar) was the name of several notable figures, including the son of Aaron, the first High Priest of the Israelites, and one of the leaders who accompanied Moses during the Exodus from Egypt. The name Alazar likely gained popularity in the region due to its connection with these Biblical figures and the spread of Christianity in the region.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Alazar can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the alleged lineage of the Solomonic dynasty in Ethiopia. The text mentions an individual named Alazar, who was said to be a descendant of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Alazar, including:

1. Alazar Abew (c. 1490 - c. 1560), an Ethiopian monk and religious leader who played a significant role in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church during the 16th century.

2. Alazar Kebede (1917 - 1994), an Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia from 1974 to 1977.

3. Alazar Tilahun (born 1970), an Ethiopian long-distance runner and Olympic medalist, winning a silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

4. Alazar Ayalew (born 1978), an Ethiopian long-distance runner and multiple-time winner of the Amsterdam Marathon.

5. Alazar Tekelu (born 1983), an Ethiopian middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters and has won several international competitions.

While the name Alazar has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages and cultures of the Horn of Africa, it has also gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly among diaspora communities and those with connections to the region.

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