What Does the Name Barlaam Mean
The name Barlaam comes from Judeo-Christian Legend roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Barlaam below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Barlaam Name Meaning
Judeo-Christian LegendMeaning 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...
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