Balthasar
Balthasar is a Christian boy name of Akkadian (Babylonian), via Greek and Latin origin, meaning “Protect the king”.
| Meaning | Protect the king |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Akkadian (Babylonian), via Greek and Latin |
| Pronunciation | BAL-thuh-zar |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Balthasar
Balthasar comes from the Babylonian name Bel-shar-usur, 'Bel, protect the king'. The same name appears in the Bible as Belshazzar, the king who saw the writing on the wall in Daniel 5, and Daniel himself is given the Babylonian name Belteshazzar. Christian tradition from the Middle Ages names Balthasar as one of the three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus, though the Gospel of Matthew does not name them.
Is Balthasar a Christian name?
Balthasar is honoured in Christian tradition as one of the Three Kings, especially at Epiphany, though the Bible itself never names the Magi.
How popular is Balthasar?
Rare today; occasionally chosen in German- and Spanish-speaking Catholic families.
Gifts with the name Balthasar
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Balthasar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Balthasar mean?
Balthasar means 'Protect the king'. It is of Akkadian (Babylonian), via Greek and Latin origin.
Is Balthasar a Christian name?
Balthasar is honoured in Christian tradition as one of the Three Kings, especially at Epiphany, though the Bible itself never names the Magi.
How do you pronounce Balthasar?
Balthasar is pronounced BAL-thuh-zar.
Is Balthasar a boy or girl name?
Balthasar is usually a boy name.