Σημασία
The name Baltasar means "protected by God" or "Baal protect the king".
Spanish cognate of Balthasar, a name assigned to one of the Three Wise Men, who brought gifts to the Christ child. Some believe the name to be derived from the Chaldean Beltshazzar (prince of splendor). Others think the name might simply have been an invention with an Eastern sound to it. Var: Baldazar, Baltaras, Baltarsar, Baltassar, Baltazán, Baltazar, Baltesar, Baltezar, Baltosar, Baltozar, Valtazar, Valtesar. Short: Balto. (BALL-TA-SAHR)
