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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 7/1 (1998)
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What’s in a Name? Alma as a Hebrew Name
Title
What’s in a Name? Alma as a Hebrew Name
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1998
Authors
Hoskisson, Paul Y. (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
72-73
Volume
7
Issue
1
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Abstract
The name Alma appears more frequently in the Book of Mormon than any other name besides Nephi. The name has a logical derivation from a Hebrew root that means “youth” or “lad.”
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Subject Keywords
Name
Alma the Younger
Alma the Elder
Onomastics
Language - Hebrew
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