God is gracious; diminutive of John
Name Profile
Balam
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Balam.
Primary meaning
Jaguar
Pronunciation: bah-LAHM
Profile summary
From Mayan 'b'alam' meaning jaguar. Name of several Mayan rulers and mythological figures. Associated with strength and night. The current meaning shown for this name is Jaguar. The catalog pronunciation is listed as bah-LAHM. It is listed alongside the related form Balaam. Balam appears in unisex naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Balam is currently cataloged under Yucatec maya origin, and this page describes its meaning as Jaguar.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Yucatec maya origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Balam is grouped as a vintage unisex name. Related form for this profile: Balaam. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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