Lazarus

Lazarus is a name that looks as if it could possibly be raised from the dead, just like its biblical bearer. Look for it in the next wave of Old Testament revivals that transcend their long-bearded images, the way Noah, Moses, and Abraham have for this generation.

In the Bible, there are two people named Lazarus, the better known being the brother of Mary and Martha of Bethany whom Jesus raised from the dead. There have been also several saints named Lazarus.

As a surname, Lazarus is most identified with poet Emma Lazarus, whose words are displayed on the Statue of Liberty.

Related options are the original Hebrew Eleazar, the Italian and Spanish Lazaro, and the Yiddish form Lazer/Laser, the name of the son in the film The Kids are All Right.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God is my helper

Origin

Latinized Greek variation of Hebrew Eleazar

Numerology

L is for lucky, who is more?

A is for altruism, the unselfish you.

Z is for zany, the funny side of you!

A is for acquaintance, the many friends you know.

R is for realist, the way you are.

U is for unbreakable, your spirit is strong.

S is for sincere, a model of truth.

Lucky

Lazarus lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Lazarus

• Lazarus of Bethany Biblical man resurrected by Jesus
• Lazarus Whitehead Powell U.S. Senator and 19th Governor of Kentucky
• Lazarus Immanuel Fuchs German mathematician who pioneered linear differential equations
• Lazarus Seaman English noncomformist clergyman
• Lazarus Echo (b. 2010) son of musician Trent Reznor

Lazarus in Pop Culture

• Lazarus Pit a reference to the DC Universe; a pit that brings people back to life, but makes them want to kill
• "Lady Lazarus" a poem by Sylvia Plath
• Lazarus indestructible protagonist of Lazarus Laughed, a 1927 play by Eugene O'Neill (his parents and sisters, Mary and Martha, are all trampled to death)
• Lazarus Powheid sexton in Walter Scott's "Castle Dangerous" (1832)
• Lazarus Image Comics series