Nazareth
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Nazareth
The name 'Nazareth' means "branch" or "separated" in Hebrew, derived from the root *netzer* (נֵצֶר).
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Etymology
The name 'Nazareth' means "branch" or "separated" in Hebrew, derived from the root *netzer* (נֵצֶר). It is primarily used in Christian and Jewish cultures, most notably as the name of the town in Galilee where Jesus of Nazareth was raised, giving rise to the term "Nazarene" for early Christians.
Nazareth currently ranks #2,530 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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