Lazzaro

Lazzaro is a masculine given name and surname in Italian. It is the Italian form of Lazarus, derived from the Hebrew name Eleazar, through Latin Lazarus. The association with Lazarus, the biblical figure whom Jesus raised from the dead, gives the name a long-standing religious and cultural resonance in Italian-speaking communities.

As a given name, Lazzaro is used in Italy and among Italian communities abroad. As a surname, it is found in various parts of Italy and among descendants of Italian emigrants. The form Lazzari is a related surname derived from the same root.

In contemporary culture, Lazzaro appears in literature and film; notably, the 2018 Italian drama Lazzaro Felice centers on a character named Lazzaro, illustrating the name's persistence in modern usage.