Nazareth

Hebrew place-name

"branch, shoot; watch, guard"

Nazareth Origin and Meaning

The name Nazareth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "branch, shoot; watch, guard".

Nazareth, used equally for boys and girls, is one of several place names with religious associations -- Galilee, Jericho --that have been rising in use in recent years. The name may relate to branch or to the verb watch or guard, but there are many possible derivations and meanings.

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Famous People Named Nazareth

• Nazareth "Naz" Long Canadian basketball player for Iowa State University.