Tvedtnes, the hebrew origin of some book of mormon place names, journal of book of mormon studies 62 1997. There is abish, as you state, but rather than sara, there is sariah, and there is also isabel. The book of mormon cant possible be true because alma is not an authentic male nameespecially not in hebrew. I have a free book written by jesus see more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, book of mormon musical.
Mormon girl baby names mormons, also known as latter day saints, have a unique culture and a rich history to which names are deeply meaningful and a large part. Thomas in 1950 pointed out the strong tendency of book of mormon names to end in iah is very striking, since the vast majority of hebrew names found in the lachish letters, see nibley 2, p. In addition to mormon baby names, at baby name world you will find thousands of other unique and popular male and female baby names and their meaning sorted by origin. The one that says god cursed people into being black. I am an unorthodox mormon woman with a fierce and hungry faith. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon, besides. As well, many modern readers dont quite know what to do with a book that is more than 500 pages long but has only six named women sariah, abish and isabel in the book of mormons own narrative. May 27, 2011 conversely, proper names that appear only in translation are not included, such as bountiful and desolation. An egyptian linguistic component in book of mormon names. If the textual passages common to the book of mormon and the bible are excluded, 53 names occur in both books. For the uninitiated, this can be a bit of oddity, but for those from the community, this is a way of ensuring that their kids stand distinguished. Whats in a name, or, why is the book of mormon called the. Mar 06, 2004 after all, the first generation of members in the early days of the church often chose book of mormon names for their children. As with biblical names, some common mormon names are taken from the book of mormon, a religious text of the latterday saints, from heroes or characters of the teachings or stories.
Some mormon name trends include using religious, ancestral, invented, themed names and a combination of the above to title a new baby. In 1986, my parents opted to give me the 203 rd most popular baby girl. I would like to give my baby a name from the book of mormon. In this study we examined the nine name groups and differences are apparent between tolkien names and book of mormon names especially jaradite names which would be expected when comparing any two distinct sources.
The more recent versions of the entry for cezoram in the book of mormon onomasticon an online published collection of names found in the book of mormon with a brief linguistic analysis of each name states that for cezoram, it is possible, though unlikely because it would mix languages. Enter to win a signed copy of kelsey millers debut book, big girl. Only two women who actually appear in the text are named. Jan, 2020 alma may be a female name, but its used primarily for males among the mormons. Lets not forget other girls names like drakelle, ezrie, aubrielle, swayzee, taizel, cambria, and alivian. Smith claimed that an angel had directed him to the golden plates, buried in the hill cumorah. Notes on the book of mormon names zeezrom and jershon, interpreter. The name is also associated with great missionaries and prophet in the book of mormon. As well, many modern readers dont quite know what to do with a book that is more than 500 pages long but has only six named women sariah. Tvedtnes, the hebrew origin of some book of mormon place names, journal of book of mormon studies 6, no. How to find the perfect mormon baby name abel, asa, boaz, benjamin, gideon, jarom, manti, teancum, zoram abish, ada, dinah, eden. Susan easton black now retired, and an incredibly gifted scholar, did a thorough study of all the names of jesus christ found in the book of mormon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Of these 337 proper names, 188 are unique to the book of mormon, while 149 are common to the book of mormon and the bible. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon. In the book of mormon we read behold, we will give up the land of jershon, which is on the east by the seaand this land of jershon is the land which we will give unto our brethren for an inheritance alma 27. Alma may be a female name, but its used primarily for males among the mormons. This generator focuses on the names seemingly unique to this religion, which are often combination names or made up names, like brulee, hannlin, laverkin and chadlyanne. We have handpicked the best of mormon girl names and mormon boy names with their meanings. I have found that the savior is referred to by one hundred different names from the first reference to him as lord in 1 nephi 1. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the book of mormon. Apr 30, 2007 hebrew names turned up on ancient jar handles from other places also have a familiar book of mormon ring. In addition to mormon baby names, at baby name world you will find thousands of other unique and popular male and female baby names.
The book of mormon is a sacred text of the latter day saint movement, which adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the american continent from approximately 2200 bc to ad 421. And it came to pass that they did call on the name of the lord. In her sweet, funny, and impassioned memoir the book of mormon girl, joanna brooks sheds light onto one of americas most fascinating but least understood religious traditions. All baby girl names should have substance as well as style. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon, besides sara and abish. The following is a list by hugh nibley, of 27 exact or nearexact names which are nonbiblical but have a ancient middle eastegyptian background, confirmed by finds in this century. With humor, tenderness, and honesty, the book of mormon girl reveals what its like to grow up in a world where angels stand at our bedsides and ancestors know our names, where cocacola is forbidden fruit and marie. Women in the book of mormon the encyclopedia of mormonism. Nov 11, 2020 mormon baby names are undeniably some of the most interesting names out there.
Whether youve just had a daughter and youre unsure what to call her or are thinking ahead, here are. See discussions on names in hugh nibley, lehi in the desert and the world of the jaredites salt lake city. Comparing names in the book of mormon and the bible. In a wordbyword study, i have found some form of the lords name mentioned an average of every 1. The creators of blockbuster musical the book of mormon have agreed to go over the show with key actors to discuss points of unease and possibly make adjustments after black cast members.
The womens book of mormon is here by common consent, a. Some notes on book of mormon names the interpreter foundation. Some names are almost french in nature, like laberta, laconna, lanique, and so on. Book of mormon names the encyclopedia of mormonism. Actually there are three girls names mentioned in the book of mormon. The book of mormon proper name josh mentioned as a place name in 3 nephi 9. The mormon movement began with the publishing of the book of mormon in march 1830, which smith claimed was a translation of golden plates containing the religious history of an ancient american civilization which had been compiled by the ancient prophethistorian mormon. These names, both personal and geographic, might well provide a window to the language and the people who produced the book of mormon. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon, besides sara. Hugh nibley pointed out that names in the book of mormon constitute a class of untranslated words the prophetic book of mormon, volume 8 of the collected works of hugh nibley, 97. The thought came that there were many women who sacrificed so much as well. Joannas journey through her faith explores a side of the religion that is rarely put on display.
A nineteenthcentury writer meets brigham young and explores the city of saints. If youre looking for a stylish first name for your daughter, look no furtherhere are a few of our favorite last names for girls. Lehi, nephi, helaman, shiblon, moronihah, amalickiah, korihor, pahoran, lamoni, zeezrom, shizwhat strange names. Gideon in the book of mormon, gideon was a faithful leader of the church and an eventual enemy to the.
Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos. Jul 24, 2019 directorchoreographer casey nicholaw currently has four musicals running on broadway. The book of mormon girl book by joanna brooks official. Conversely, proper names that appear only in translation are not included, such as bountiful and desolation. Mar 14, 2017 lumping it in with horrible mormon names seems harsh. Book of mormon language, names, and metonymic naming, journal of book of mormon studies 31 1994. Girls names almost always have a letter y in them somewhere. Some general conclusions about book of mormon women can be drawn from the books fragmentary material about marriage, family, and religious organization. Aug 31, 2012 in the book of mormon girl, joanna brooks describes her 1980s southern california mormon childhood in loving and witty detail. This list is intended as a quick reference for individuals mentioned in the book of mormon. Everyone and their dog knows that alma is a girls name.
The first time he opens the book of mormon to read a random passage to the ugandans. Aladdin, the book of mormon, mean girls and the prom. Comparing book of mormon names with those found in j. Aug 09, 2007 actually there are three girls names mentioned in the book of mormon. Joseph smith must have made a silly, but damning mistake. Oct 14, 2017 october 14, 2017 july 23, 2019 heavymetalmormon book of mormon, uncategorized bible, book of mormon, evidence, heavy metal mormon, joseph smith, names much has been said about the origin of the unique names found in the book of mormon bom. Have a look to believe us and pick a name for your honey bunch. As the book of ecclesiastes says, there is a time to weep, and a time to laugh ecclesiastes 3.
The book is framed as a kind of counternarrative to the book of mormon, an oral record kept by the women who are left unnamed in the book of mormon s background, but who here are given names, stories and powerful interactions of their own with the divine. The first verses where these names are mentioned in the book of mormon are listed below. See more ideas about book of mormon, mormon, scripture study. The book of mormon name jershon can be traced to a hebrew root meaning to inherit. Mar 22, 2021 kadibug06s list book of mormon names of 27 great name ideas. Despite being around for more than half a century, aaron is still an attractive and timeless. Jul 14, 2018 for more inspiring and instructive content on the book of mormon visit book of mormon central, subscribe to our mailing list, see our youtube videos, and follow us on facebook. Last names are the chic new choice when it comes to naming your baby on the way. Why was abish one of the only women in the book of mormon. Feb 09, 2010 mormons find most of their child names in the bible or the book of mormon. Country living editors select each product featured. I am not the same kind of mormon girl i was when i was seven, eight, or eighteen years old.
Parents may name their children any ting they would like. Hezron, memshath, ziph bm ziff, jether, epher, jalon, ezer, menahem, lecah, amnon bm amnor, zoheth, etc. The book of mormon name groups have much greater ingroup divergence than tolkien names, which are more homogeneous. It is also used in the book of mormon as the name of a prophet. Whether youre looking for an eerie nickname to go with your witch halloween costume or a spooky new title for your black cat, these best witch names have you covered. Advertisement naming your child is never an easy decision, unless you have the obligation or desire to choose. Jul 11, 2017 we have handpicked 50 best mormon names you have ever heard of. The meaning of the name of the book of mormon meridian magazine. A memoir of an american faith kindle edition by brooks, joanna. Which explains the popularity of names that end with ley or more commonly lee or leigh, and names that end with lyn. Elder cunninghams constant mispronunciation of nabulungis name he calls her, among other things, necrophilia and nutella. For more laughs, check out this list of our favorite, cheesy, silly book of mormon pickup lines below. You probably would not want to name your daughter isabel.
Book of mormon names no fiction writer would choose. Lehi m mormon from an old testament place name meaning jawbone in hebrew, so called because it was the site where the hero samson defeated 1,000 warriors using only the jawbone of a donkey as a weapon. Sep 25, 2019 as well, many modern readers dont quite know what to do with a book that is more than 500 pages long but has only six named women sariah, abish and isabel in the book of mormons own narrative. And i pray the father in the name of christ that many of us, if not all, may be saved in his kingdom at that great and last day 2 nephi 33. Test how much you know about the book of mormon now with our quiz. Gee, roper, and tvedtnes, book of mormon names attested. See our list of the 10 most popular girls names to learn about baby name trends.
Missing indices indicate people in the index who are not in the book of mormon. Six names are mentioned, three of them referring to biblical figures. Considering josephs limited formal education, it is highly unlikely he invented the 188 unique names found in the book of mormon. Book of mormon names ancient mormon doctrine scholar dr. How many book of mormon women are mentioned by name. Archaeological and historical evidence names in the book of. There are so many beautiful baby names, it can be difficult for you to choose the right one for your girl.
With humor, tenderness, and honesty, the book of mormon girl reveals what its like to grow up in a world where angels stand at our bedsides and ancestors know. Lehi, nephi, helaman, shiblon, moronihah, amalickiah. The approach to salt lake city from the east is surprisingly harmonious wi. Book of mormon, the lyrics song lyrics for musical. If you prefer the latest baby names over very rare baby names, take a look at these ten. Kyzlee, oaklyn, tynslee, mccartlyn, avonlie, chandley, skylynne. Hasa diga eebowai the fourth song in the show is the one that really brings it into south park. Parley pratt had sons named nephi, lehi, abinadi, alma, mormon, moroni two. If youre looking for hispanic girl names, these are some of the most popular baby girl names in the united states, and unique names from other countries. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we bac. Each list of mormon names can be sorted by mormon baby girl names or mormon baby boy names. Some choose biblical names or names derived from the stories or chapters of the book of mormon, a religious text of the latter day saints. How much do you really know about the book of mormon.
The book of mormon does give the right type of hebrew. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of mormon girl. Even common names name will usually get reinterpreted uniquely in the mormon culture. The church does not direct you what to name your children. The book of mormon online, scholary look at evidence, by daniel c. I immediately thought of mormon s wife who was probably practically a widow as a result of all the time it took for mormon to read and abridge roughly years of history on top of commanding the nephite army.
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