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Meaning of the name Barlaam

Meaning unknown. In Christian legends Barlaam (recorded as Greek Βαρλαάμ ) 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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