Missing indices indicate people in the index who are not in the book of mormon. Only six eve, sariah, mary, sarah, abish, and isabel are identified by their names, which may be part of the reason why the women are not remembered easily. There are visions of mary, beautiful above all, but not a single jaredite woman is named. She is regarded as a woman of faith, sacrifice, and resilience. Gideon in the book of mormon, gideon was a faithful leader of the church and an eventual enemy to the wicked king noah. If you keep reading im sure one day ill eventually post on them all. Alma may be a female name, but its used primarily for males among the mormons. Ishmaels wife and three of their daughters supported nephi. There is abish, as you state, but rather than sara, there is sariah, and there is also isabel. Women in the book of mormon encyclopedia of mormonism. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon. Six are mentioned by name eve, sarah, mary, sariah, isabel, abish. For a complete list of the 87 women in the book of mormon click here. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon, besides sara and abish.
Why was abish one of the only women in the book of mormon. Lds author creates comprehensive list of all women in the book. Other women are known in the book of mormon only by their individual deeds. This article will help you find the perfect mormon baby names. Some general conclusions about book of mormon women can be drawn from the books fragmentary material about marriage, family, and religious organization.
Six names are mentioned, three of them referring to biblical figures. The name is also associated with great missionaries and prophet in the book of mormon. This list is intended as a quick reference for individuals mentioned in the book of mormon. Plus as latterday saints, we also have the book of mormon to pull from. Alma may be a female name, but its used primarily for males among the. Many book of mormon names are not found in the bible, and were unknown to joseph smith. Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos aim to bolster female voices photo courtesy of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints book of mormon videos, 1 nephi 1.
Many other examples of authentic ancient names that. Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos aim to bolster female voices. Although women do not receive prominent attention in all parts of the book of mormon, they are referred to more often than most readers realize. Book of mormon mothers of the 2060 stripling warriors nephis wife nephite and lamanite women who toiled, spun and wove all manner of cloth nephite women of sherrizah and lamanite women taken prisoner at morinatum queen of king lamoni and her daughters sariah women in the wilderness women of the. Sariah and abish, and the third, isabel, somewhat ironically, is apparently a prostitute, who a ma. Here is just a sampling of the names she discovered. Are there any names for girls in the book of mormon, besides sara. Only two women who actually appear in the text are named.
How many book of mormon women are mentioned by name. The name sariah is unique to the book of mormon and is often considered a. According to the bible, ada name was the first girl name listed in the book of genesis. Yet, these names have meaning in ancient languages andor have been found as actual names from ancient history.
These hits provide additional evidence that the book of mormon is indeed an ancient record. Despite being around for more than half a century, aaron is still an attractive and timeless choice for boys. In fact only two women march through the pages of ancient american religious history by name. 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. We have handpicked 50 best mormon names you have ever heard of. Since no women are mentioned as religious or military leaders. Book of mormon names only six women, but new videos. Women in the book of mormon the encyclopedia of mormonism. You probably would not want to name your daughter isabel.
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