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Baltasar is a masculine first name that is considered the Spanish variant of Balthasar. This name has its roots in the Hebrew Belshatzzar (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר) and originally traces back to the Akkadian Bēl-arra-uṣur.
What does the name Baltasar mean?
The name Baltasar refers to the Spanish form of Balthasar. It originates from the Hebrew Belshatzzar (בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר), whose roots lie in Akkadian. The meaning includes "Baal/God/the Lord protect the king" as well as "Baal/God/the Lord protect his life." Baltasar consists of the elements Bēl for "the deity," arra for "the king," and uṣur for "to keep" or "to protect." The name has a long tradition and became known in the early Middle Ages as one of the names of the Three Wise Men in the Bible, who traveled to Bethlehem with Caspar and Melchior to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. Variants of the name include Belsazar, Balthazar, Baldassare, Boldizsar, Balthes, Balcer, Balles, Balczus, Baltes, Balz, Balzer, Baltzer, and Balzar.
Where does the name Baltasar come from?
The origin of the name Baltasar is Akkadian and Babylonian, with the meaning "Baal/God/the Lord protect the king." The word components consist of Bēl for "the deity" and arra for "the king" as well as uṣur for "to keep" or "to protect." The languages in which this name appears are biblical and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Baltasar?
The pronunciation of Baltasar is three syllables and soft. It is pronounced as "Bal-ta-sar" [ˈbaltazaʁ] or [baltaˈzaːr], resulting in a steady rhythm with a sonorous ending. The gentle R at the end gives the name a certain expansiveness, making Baltasar sound sonorous and dignified – lively, cultured, and present.
When is the name day of Baltasar?
The name day for Baltasar is celebrated on January 6.
Popularity
In Germany, Baltasar is a rather rare first name. In the ranking of the most common male first names, it currently holds the 5,840th place. Its best ranking was in 2015, when it reached 2,136th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times as a first name, placing it at 5,091st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 4,537th.
Nicknames & pet names
Bali / Balte / Balti / Balz
Similar first names
Famous people
- Baltasar Albeniz (Spanish football coach)
- Baltasar Corrada del Rio (Puerto Rican politician)
- Baltasar de Mendoza und Sandoval (Spanish bishop)
- Baltasar de Mendoza y Sandoval (bishop from Spain)
- Baltasar de Moscoso und Sandoval (Spanish cardinal)
- Baltasar Del Alcazar (poet from Spain)
- Baltasar del Alcazar (poet)
- Baltasar Elisio de Medinilla (Spanish poet and writer)
- Baltasar Gracián (Spanish writer)
- Baltasar Gracian (Spanish writer)
- Baltasar Kormakur (Icelandic actor)
- Baltasar Lobo (Spanish draftsman and sculptor)
- Baltasar Lopes da Silva (Cape Verdean writer)
- Baltasar Lopes Da Silva (writer)
- Baltasar Marradas (Spanish knight and nobleman)
- Baltasar Porcel Pujol (Spanish journalist and writer)
- Baltasar Rebelo de Sousa (Portuguese politician)
- Baltasar Rigo (British footballer)
- Baltasar Silva (Uruguayan footballer)
- Hector Baltasar Silva Cabrera (Uruguayan football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Baltasar
What is the origin of the name Baltasar?
The name Baltasar has its roots in Akkadian and is a Spanish form of Balthasar. It comes from the Hebrew Belshatzzar and is strongly connected to biblical traditions.
What does the name Baltasar mean?
Baltasar means approximately 'Baal/God/the Lord protect the king' and consists of the elements Bēl (the deity), arra (the king), and uṣur (to keep or protect).
How popular is the name Baltasar?
Baltasar has a long tradition and is especially appreciated in Spanish-speaking countries. Its popularity fluctuates but remains present, particularly in cultural and religious contexts.