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Nazaret

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How to Pronounce Nazaret

Pronounced nah-sah-RET /ˌnɑ.sɑˈrɛt/Medium

Meaning: From the town of Nazareth — from Hebrew, possibly 'a branch, a shoot' (netzer), or 'a watchtower'; the childhood home of Jesus; a place-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A branch; the town of Jesus: Nazaret is the Nazareth place-name — 'a branch'. Devout, lyrical, and warm (said 'nah-sah-RET').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom the town of Nazareth — from Hebrew, possibly 'a branch, a shoot' (netzer), or 'a watchtower'; the childhood home of Jesus; a place-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5893 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 259

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nazaret comes from the town of Nazareth in Galilee — the childhood home of Jesus — possibly from Hebrew netzer, 'a branch, a shoot' (a messianic image), or 'a watchtower' (the origin is debated, which we note). A devout, lyrical Marian/biblical place-name, popular in Latina and Armenian families (said 'nah-sah-RET'; nickname Naza).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-branch at the (possible) root, and devout.

Did you know? Nazareth — the childhood home of Jesus — possibly means 'a branch, a shoot' (Hebrew netzer) or 'a watchtower' — Nazaret is a Spanish form, devout and lyrical (the origin is debated, which we note; said 'nah-sah-RET').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Nazareth — origin debated

Variations

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Nicknames

Naza

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazaret mean?

Nazaret is the town of Nazareth, possibly 'a branch, a shoot' or 'a watchtower'; the origin is debated.

How do you pronounce Nazaret?

It's said nah-sah-RET /ˌnɑ.sɑˈrɛt/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Nazaret a boy or girl name?

Nazaret is a girl's name.

How popular is Nazaret?

Nazaret is a rare name in the U.S.