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Nazareth

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Pronounced NAZ-uh-ruhth /ˈnæz.ə.ɹəθ/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is salvationMedium

In 30 seconds: Nazareth is used here as an English girl's name carrying the meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Portuguese, Indian
MeaningYahweh is salvation
U.S. rank (2024)#2019 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births97 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319872024

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

History & Origin

Best known as a place name, Nazareth appears in English use as a given name with the recorded meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. As a personal name it remains rare and carries clear devotional weight.

Its three-syllable rhythm and biblical associations give it a solemn, reverent feel rather than a casual one.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nazareth is ' Yahweh is salvation', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Nazareth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Salome— Shares Nazareth's biblical setting and the salvation theme of its meaning.
Jericho— Like Nazareth, a scriptural place name adopted as a personal name.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nazareth mean?

Nazareth is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is salvation' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Nazareth?

It's commonly said NAZ-uh-ruhth /ˈnæz.ə.ɹəθ/.

Is Nazareth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nazareth is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nazareth?

In 2024, Nazareth ranked #2019 in the U.S. for girls, with 97 births recorded.