"Lazarus, come out!"
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Lazarus Meaning in the Bible
Lazarus
boy
Lazarus means "God has helped", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Lazarus appears in the King James Bible, and John 11:43 is the passage most often tied to it. The most powerful demonstration that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
Is Lazarus in the Bible?
Yes — Lazarus appears in the King James Bible, including John 11:43.
Pronunciation:/LAZ-ah-rus/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod has helped
What does Lazarus mean?
Lazarus is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has helped". The brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb.
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What does Lazarus mean in the Bible?
Lazarus means "God has helped" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb.
Where does Lazarus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Lazarus is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with John 11:43. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Lazarus?
Lazarus is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lazarus?
The most powerful demonstration that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
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What names are related to Lazarus?
Names like Lazarus
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "God has helped" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Lazarus
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Eliana
girl
"My God has answered"
Lazarus & Eliana
Rebecca
girl
"To bind or captivate"
Lazarus & Rebecca
Abigail
girl
"Father of joy"
Lazarus & Abigail
Abijah
unisex
"My father is the LORD; The LORD is my father"
Lazarus & Abijah
Amaris
girl
"Promised by God; Given by God"
Lazarus & Amaris
Anna
girl
"Grace or favor"
Lazarus & Anna
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Lazarus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Lazarus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Lazarus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lazarus?
You can read every verse where Lazarus 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.