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View Name: Barlaam


BARLAAM
GENDER: Masculine
Meaning & History
Meaning unknown. In Christian legends Barlaam (recorded as Greek Βαρλααμ) was a 3rd-century hermit who converted Josaphat, the son of an Indian king, to Christianity. The story is based on that of the Buddha. This name was also borne by two saints.
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OTHER LANGUAGES: Varlaam, Varlam (Russian)
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