Nazareth
Hebrew place name
"branch, shoot; watch, guard"
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Nazareth Origin and Meaning
The name Nazareth is a girl's name meaning "branch, shoot; watch, guard".
Nazareth, an important place in the New Testament as the hometown of Jesus, is on the rise as a name for both girls and boys. It's one of a handful of Biblical place names, along with Galilee and Jericho, stylish among contemporary Christians.