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Helaman

“Book of Mormon name; meaning uncertain”

About the name Helaman

Helaman is a male given name introduced in the Book of Mormon, a scripture of the Latter-day Saint movement. The name does not have a clear etymology outside of this religious context, and its meaning remains uncertain, with no established roots in Hebrew or other ancient languages. In the Book of Mormon, Helaman is the name of several figures, including a son of Alma the Younger who leads the group known as the stripling warriors. The name is primarily used within Latter-day Saint communities.

Meaning
Book of Mormon name; meaning uncertain
Origin
Modern American
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
HEE-lah-mun(3 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Helaman

  • Helaman James
  • Helaman John
  • Helaman Samuel
  • Helaman Lee
  • Helaman Thomas

Questions about Helaman

What does Helaman mean?
Helaman is a Modern American name meaning "Book of Mormon name; meaning uncertain".
How do you pronounce Helaman?
Helaman is pronounced HEE-lah-mun, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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