Signification
Greek form of Balthasar, a name of uncertain etymology which tradition assigned to one of the three magi who visited the Christ child, the others being Gaspar and Melchior. Some believe the name is derived from the Chaldean Belteshazzar (Bel’s prince) or from the Persian Beltshazzar (prince of splendor). Others think the name was merely an invention with an Eastern sound to it. (BAHLT-SAH-ROS)
