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Christian Name · Babylonian Origin
Balthasar Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Balthasar
boy
Balthasar means "Bel protects the king", a boy's name of Babylonian origin. The name Balthasar does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Represents seeking Christ with persistence and offering our best gifts in worship.
Is Balthasar in the Bible?
No — the name Balthasar does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bel protects the king", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Balthasar.
Pronunciation:/bal-THAZ-ar/
OriginBabylonian
MeaningBel protects the king
What does Balthasar mean?
Balthasar is a boy name of Babylonian origin meaning "Bel protects the king". Traditional name of one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus.
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What does Balthasar mean in the Bible?
Balthasar means "Bel protects the king" and is a name of Babylonian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Traditional name of one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Balthasar?
Balthasar is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Bel protects the king" — not because Scripture names anyone Balthasar.
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Which books of the Bible mention Balthasar?
Balthasar is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Balthasar?
Represents seeking Christ with persistence and offering our best gifts in worship.
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Balthasar name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Balthasar does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Bel protects the king", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Balthasar.
Balthasar means "Bel protects the king." It is a Babylonian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Bel protects the king" — runs right through the Bible.
Babylonian. Balthasar comes into English from Babylonian and carries the sense "Bel protects the king." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Balthasar
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Balthasar?
Yes. The complete King James Bible is available as a free PDF download — all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, ready to read offline or print. No sign-up required.
Where can I read the full biblical context for Balthasar?
You can read every verse where Balthasar appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.