What is the origin of the name Baltazar?

Baltazar is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Baltazar?

Baltazar is currently ranked #2908 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Baltazar?

Baltazar is pronounced bal-tuh-ZAHR.

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Baltazar

bal-tuh-ZAHR

Popularity

#2908

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

2,697

Peak Year

#59 in 2001

First Recorded

1915

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Royal & Regal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Babylonian origin, meaning 'Baal protect the king.' Often associated with one of the Three Wise Men.

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Bal Balt

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Bal Balt

Spelling Variations

Balthazar Baltasar

Similar Names

Caspar Melchior Jasper Ignatius Xavier

Personality Traits

wisenoblegenerousprotective

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