Varlaam

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Russian form of BARLAAM.

BARLAAM   male   Judeo-Christian Legend
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.
EQUIVALENTS
JUDEO-CHRISTIAN LEGEND: Barlaam
RUSSIAN: Varlam