Elazar: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְעָזָר
Pronounced el-ah-ZAR
Meaning of Elazar
Elazar joins el, God, with azar, helped: God has helped. In the Bible, Elazar son of Aaron served as High Priest after his father.
And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
וַיִּקַּח אַהֲרֹן אֶת־אֱלִישֶׁבַע בַּת־עַמִּינָדָב אֲחוֹת נַחְשׁוֹן לוֹ לְאִשָּׁה וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־נָדָב וְאֶת־אֲבִיהוּא אֶת־אֶלְעָזָר וְאֶת־אִיתָמָר׃
Elazar in Hebrew
Elazar is written אלעזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְעָזָר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- עAyin
- זZayin
- רResh
Gematria value: 308 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has helped
- Pronunciationel-ah-ZAR
- Hebrewאלעזר
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Elazar ranked #108 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (158 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #84, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 108 | 158 |
| 2023 | 96 | 172 |
| 2022 | 101 | 165 |
| 2021 | 91 | 198 |
| 2020 | 101 | 172 |
| 2019 | 109 | 171 |
| 2018 | 107 | 171 |
| 2017 | 96 | 192 |
| 2016 | 103 | 190 |
| 2015 | 98 | 188 |
| 2014 | 84 | 214 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Elazar
What does the name Elazar mean?
Elazar joins el, God, with azar, helped: God has helped. In the Bible, Elazar son of Aaron served as High Priest after his father.
How do you pronounce Elazar?
Elazar is pronounced el-ah-ZAR in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elazar in Hebrew?
Elazar is written אלעזר in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְעָזָר).
Is Elazar a biblical name?
Yes. Elazar appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 6:23.
How popular is the name Elazar in Israel?
In 2024, Elazar ranked #108 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (158 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #84, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Elazar?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלעזר adds up to 308 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Ayin 70 + Zayin 7 + Resh 200).
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