Balthasar Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Balthasar Name at a Glance

Name	Balthasar
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' Servant to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Attendant on Don Pedro. 'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Servant to Romeo.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Balthasar Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Balthasar means “'The Merchant of Venice' Servant to Portia. 'Much Ado About Nothing' Attendant on Don Pedro. 'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Servant to Romeo”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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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