34%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend Meaning & History Meaning unknown. In Christian legends Barlaam (recorded as Greek Βαρλαάμ) 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. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details Other Languages & CulturesVarlaam, Varlam(Georgian) Varlaam, Varlam(Russian) Categories meaning unknown, Orthodox saints, saints