Lazarus facts for kids

Lazarus is a given name and a surname (family name). It comes from the Hebrew word Elʿāzār, which means "God has helped."

People with the Given Name Lazarus

• Lazarus (rapper): A rapper, songwriter, and doctor from Detroit, U. S..
• Lazarus of Bethany: A person mentioned in the Christian Bible. The Gospel of John says that Jesus brought him back to life after he had died.
• Rich man and Lazarus: This is a story told by Jesus. It is a parable, which is a simple story used to teach a lesson. This story is not about the same Lazarus who was brought back to life.
• Lazarus of Persia (died 326): A Persian martyr. A martyr is someone who dies for their beliefs.
• Saint Lazarus of Aix (died 441): A bishop and saint. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches. A saint is a very holy person.
• Saint Lazarus (bishop of Milan): He was a bishop who led the church in Milan from 438 to 449.
• Lazarus Zographos (died 867): A Christian saint.

People with the Surname Lazarus

• Abraham Lazarus (1911–1967): A British politician. Politicians help make decisions for their country.
• Bob Lazarus (1956–2009): A comedian from the USA.
• Celestine Lazarus (born 1992): A Nigerian footballer.
• Charles Lazarus: A businessman who started the famous toy store Toys "R" Us.
• Edward Lazarus (born 1959): An author and lawyer from the USA.
• Emma Lazarus (1849–87): A poet from the USA. She wrote famous poems.
• Fred Lazarus, Jr. (1884–1973): A businessman from the USA.
• Glenn Lazarus (born 1965): An Australian politician and a former rugby league player.
• Henry Lazarus (1815–95): A British clarinettist. He played the clarinet, a musical instrument.
• John Lazarus (born 1947): A Canadian writer who writes dramas (plays).
• Joseph Lazarus (1903–43): A U.S. Olympic boxer.
• Leon Lazarus (1919–2008): A writer who created comics.
• M. E. Lazarus (1822–95): A writer from the USA.
• Mark Lazarus (born 1938): A football player.
• Mell Lazarus (1927-2016): A cartoonist. Cartoonists draw cartoons.
• Moritz Lazarus (1824–1903): A German philosopher. Philosophers study big questions about life and knowledge.
• Richard Lazarus (1922–2002): A psychologist. He created the coping theory, which explains how people deal with stress.
• Richard Lazarus: A professor who teaches law at the Harvard Law School.
• Stephanie Lazarus (born 1960): A U.S. police officer.

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