Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha and a dear friend of Jesus. When he died, Jesus wept, then called into the tomb, Lazarus, come forth — and raised him to life, a sign of his power over death.
Striking and full of hope, Lazarus is a name that means God has helped.
Variants & nicknames
Eleazar, Lazar
Lazarus in the Bible
And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.