Lazara

Meaning & origin

Lazara is a rare Spanish feminine name with deep biblical roots. First recorded in the United States in 1923, it saw its peak usage in 1932, when it was most common among the few girls given the name. The name is a direct feminine form of Lázaro, the Spanish version of Lazarus, meaning 'God has helped.' Though never a top-ranking name, Lazara has persisted at very low frequencies, with a stable trajectory in recent years. Its 2025 usage remains minimal, reflecting its status as a distinctive and culturally specific choice, particularly within Cuban-American communities. The name's appeal lies in its religious resonance and its connection to the syncretic figure of San Lázaro.

Lazara is the feminine form of Lázaro, the Spanish form of Lazarus. Lazarus derives from the Greek Lazaros, itself from the Hebrew Eleazar (Elʿazar), meaning 'God has helped.' The name is closely tied to the biblical figure Lazarus of Bethany, whom Jesus raised from the dead. In Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Cuba, Lazara has been used as a given name, likely influenced by the veneration of San Lázaro, a syncretic saint in Afro-Cuban traditions.