Varlam
Varlam is a masculine given name used in Russia and other parts of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus. It is the Cyrillic form Варлам and a variant of Varlaam, which itself derives from the Greek Barlaam. The name appears in Orthodox Christian contexts and is associated with historical and religious writings that circulated in late antiquity and the medieval period.
In terms of usage, Varlam is most commonly found in Russian-speaking areas, though related forms and adaptations
Historically, bearers of the name appear in church records, hagiographies, and ecclesiastical histories. In Orthodox tradition,
See also Varlaam, Barlaam. The name’s significance is largely historical and religious, reflecting its roots in