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Belshazzar

About the Name

The name Belshazzar sparks curiosity due to its unique sound and special meaning. Many people seek to better understand the origin, meaning, and history of names, whether to name a baby, create a character, or simply out of cultural interest. On this site, we gather complete information about the name Belshazzar, including its etymology, possible variations in other languages, gender, usage in different cultures, and, when possible, famous people who bear it.

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Name Origin and History

BABYLON, Biblical

Name Meaning

FROM בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר (BELSHATSSAR), THE HEBREW FORM OF THE NAME OF AKKADIAN BEL-SHARRA-USUR MEANS “BEL PROTECT THE KING”. THIS WAS THE NAME OF NABONIDUS’S SON, THE LAST KING OF THE BABYLONIAN EMPIRE BEFORE THE PERSIANS CONQUERED HIM IN THE 6TH CENTURY BC. IN THE BOOK OF DANIEL BELSHAZAR’S OLD TESTAMENT, HE IS THE LAST KING OF BABYLON WHO SEES THE MYSTICAL LYRICS ON THE WALL, WHICH IS PLAYED BY DANIEL TO WITNESS THE END OF THE EMPIRE.

Name Numerology

According to numerology, the lucky number of the name Belshazzar is 1, associated with leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

This number was obtained by adding the numerical values of each letter in the name (46) and reducing it to a single digit.

Name Gender

Male

Famous People

  • Belshazzar (Actor) - oratorio by Georg Friedrich Handel

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