Eleazar (Hebrew: אלעזר or Elazar, meaning "God has helped", el'azár) is a common Jewish masculine given name. The first known bearer of the name is Eleazar, son of Aaron and High Priest of Israel. Others with the name include:

Eleazar
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameHebrew
MeaningGod helps
Other names
Related namesLazar, Lazarus, Eliezer

Figures in the Bible and apocryphal books

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People

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Ancient world

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Middle Ages

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  • Eleazar of Worms (c. 1176–1238), Talmudist and Kabbalist
  • Eleazar, name chosen by Frankist deacon Bodo (deacon) (c. 814–876) upon his conversion to Judaism

Modern world

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See also

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