Baltasar

Meaning

Baal protects the king.

Etymology

From Aramaic 'Belshazzar' (בלשאצר), composed of 'Bel' (a Babylonian deity) and 'shatsar' (king). The name was borne by a Babylonian king in biblical tradition.

About the Name Baltasar

Baltasar is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Balthazar, one of the traditional names of the Magi in Christian tradition. It carries ancient Aramaic and Babylonian royal associations.

Notable Bearers