Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
In English use, Laz is a diminutive of Lazarus. Lazarus has been associated with Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
Laz is an affectionate form of Larry. In English usage, Laz is a diminutive of Lazarus.
The story
In English use, Laz is a diminutive of Lazarus. The history of Lazarus gives this family its wider story. In biblical stories, Lazarus is associated with the man raised from the dead by Jesus.
Explained through its name family
Laz’s family of names
Laz is an affectionate form of Larry. In English usage, Laz is a diminutive of Lazarus.
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 2
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 2
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
Similar names
If you love Laz, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Azaz
“strong”
98% boys · 2% girls
Laadah
“order” · “festival”
>99% boys
Achaz
“he has grasped” · “possessor”
>99% boys
Lazear
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Ashkenaz
“fire like sprinkles” · “so fire is scattered”
>99% boys
Lakalo
Lakalo is a masculine given name from Bible. It is used in Hawaiian.
>99% boys
Labanus
Labanus is a masculine given name from Biblical Hebrew. It is used in Latin.
>99% boys
Lazar
“leper”
>99% boys