Modern American · Boy name
Moroni
“from the Book of Mormon; meaning uncertain”
About the name Moroni
Moroni is a name introduced in the Book of Mormon, where it is borne by two significant figures: Captain Moroni, a military leader, and the prophet Moroni, who is credited with completing and burying the golden plates. The name’s linguistic origin is uncertain and does not have a clear etymology outside of Latter-day Saint scripture. According to Joseph Smith, the angel Moroni appeared to him and revealed the location of the plates. Statues of the angel Moroni are a prominent feature atop many temples of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Meaning
- from the Book of Mormon; meaning uncertain
- Origin
- Modern American
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- moh-ROH-nye(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Moroni
- Moroni James
- Moroni Joseph
- Moroni Samuel
- Moroni David
- Moroni Thomas
Questions about Moroni
- What does Moroni mean?
- Moroni is a Modern American name meaning "from the Book of Mormon; meaning uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Moroni?
- Moroni is pronounced moh-ROH-nye, with emphasis on the second syllable.
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