Balaam
/BAH-lahahm/ Spanish Male
Meaning & Origin
Balaam is a Spanish name meaning "Balaam is often interpreted as 'not of the people' or 'destroyer of the people.' Some scholars suggest it means 'lord of the people'.". The etymology is uncertain. It's possibly derived from the Hebrew/Aramaic word 'bela' (בלע) meaning 'to swallow up' or 'destroy', or from 'ba'al' (בעל) meaning 'lord'.
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Male
Phonetic BAH-lahahm
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as BAH-lahahm. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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