Balthasar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Balthasar Name at a Glance

Name	Balthasar
Meaning	Protect the king. The Greek form of the Old Testament Bel-shazzar, referring to the Babylonian god Bel. One of the Magi mentioned in Matthew's story of the Na-tivity was Balthasar.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Balthasar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Balthasar means “Protect the king. The Greek form of the Old Testament Bel-shazzar, referring to the Babylonian god Bel. One of the Magi mentioned in Matthew's story of the Na-tivity was Balthasar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Balthasar Name Origin

Our database records Balthasar under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Balthasar a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Balthasar is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Balthasar

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