List of Book of Mormon people

Notation

• Bold type indicates the person was an important religious figure, such as a prophet or a missionary.
• Italic type indicates the person was a king, chief judge or other ruler.
• Underlined type indicates the person was a historian or record keeper; one whose writing is included in The Book of Mormon.
• Combined typefaces indicate combined roles. For example, bold italic indicates an individual was both a religious and secular leader.

  A

• Aaron², son or descendant of Jaredite king Heth², in line of kingly succession, who spent his life in captivity. Father of Amnigaddah.
• Aaron³, Nephite and formerly rebellious second son of Mosiah², who after conversion refused the throne and became successful missionary. Cast into prison in Middoni, delivered by Lamoni and Ammon³. Instrumental in converting father of Lamoni. Brother to Ammon³, Omner, and Himni.
• Aaron⁴, Lamanite king who attacked Mormon² with a larger army, but lost.
• Abinadi, Nephite prophet sent to people of Lehi-Nephi. Instrumental in conversion of Alma¹. Prophesied to Noah³, then was burned to death.
• Abinadom, Nephite historian and warrior who knew of neither revelation nor prophecy. Son of Chemish and father of Amaleki¹.
• Abish, Lamanite woman converted following her father's vision, and a servant of Lamoni's wife.
• Aha, Nephite military officer and son of Zoram² who went into Lamanite territory to recover captives.
• Ahah, an iniquitous Jaredite king who led a short life. Son of Seth², and father or ancestor of Ethem.
• Akish, wicked Jaredite son of Kimnor, and erstwhile friend of Omer, who worked in secret combinations. Plotted with Jared³ and his daughter to overthrow Omer. Obtained kingdom by slaying Jared³. Jealous of his own son, imprisoned and starved him, which angered another son Nimrah, and initiated a years-long war between Akish and his sons.
• Alma¹, known as "Alma the Elder". Nephite prophet and former priest of Noah³, converted by Abinadi. After pleading Abinadi's case, was cast out and fled from place to place to escape king's priests. In the wilderness, repented, reestablished church, preached, and baptized 204 souls at the Waters of Mormon. Led many followers, but declined kingship. In Helam, surrendered to Lamanites, oppressed by Noahide priest Amulon, delivered through faith, then fled to Zarahemla where he met Mosiah². Instrumental in conversion of Limhi.
• Alma², son of Alma¹, known as "Alma the Younger". Nephite prophet and first chief judge. After seeking to destroy Church with sons of Mosiah², saw an angel who struck them dumb. Converted, he taught the people and was later appointed chief judge and high priest. During reign, sentenced Nehor, led Nephite army, slew Amlici, baptized many, mourned wickedness in the church, and resigned judgment seat to Nephihah. Preached in Gideon, Zarahemla, Melek, and Ammonihah, where he was reviled. Angelic visitation brought him to Amulek, with whom he went out to preach. Accused by Zeezrom and questioned by Antionah. The people, angered, sought his death and that of other believers. Imprisoned with Amulek, where their prayers broke prison walls. Healed Zeezrom, continued preaching, and encountered and confronted antichrist Korihor. Advised Moroni² on military strategy. Father of Helaman², Shiblon, and Corianton. Continued preaching and prophesying until end of his life.
• Amaleki¹, Nephite record keeper, son of Abinadom, who delivered the plates to King Benjamin.
• Amaleki², Nephite explorer, brother of Ammon², and a seeker of Zeniff's people.
• Amalickiah, Nephite traitor, elder brother of Ammoron, who lead revolt against Helaman², threatened to drink blood of Moroni¹. After poisoning Lehonti and killing king of the Lamanites³, obtained throne and warred with Nephites. Killed by Teancum.
• Amaron, Nephite record keeper who saw destruction of "more wicked part" of the Nephites. Brother of Chemish and son of Omni.
• Aminadab, Nephite dissenter living among Lamanites. Reconverted by Nephi² and Lehi⁴, whom he testified were conversing with angels.
• Amgid, late Jaredite usurper king, overthrown by Com².
• Aminadi, who interpreted writing on wall of the temple, written by the finger of God. Descendant of Nephi¹ and ancestor of Amulek.
• Amlici, Nephite dissenter who became leader of dissenters, and was slain by Alma² in battle. Namesake of the Amlicite people.
• Ammah, Nephite missionary, companion of Aaron³ and Muloki. Preached at Ani-Anti and Middoni, imprisoned in Middoni, rescued by Ammon³.
• Ammaron, fourth Nephite record keeper after visitation of Christ. Told Mormon² how and when to hide plates. Son of Amos², brother of Amos³.
• Ammon¹, also called Ben-Ammi, son of the Biblical Lot, the children of whom Isaiah¹ prophesied will obey the stem of Jesse.
• Ammon², a Mulekite descendant and leader of a Nephite expedition from Zarahemla to land of Nephi, who lead Limhi and his people to freedom.
• Ammon³, formerly rebellious son of Mosiah² and brother to Aaron³, Omner, and Himni. After refusing kingship, became a missionary to Lamanites. Converted Lamoni, his wife, and many of his people, none of whom ever fell away. Though attacked by non-believers, could not be slain. In Middoni, freed his brethren from prison, and later helped Anti-Nephi-Lehies migrate to Zarahemla, then to land of Jershon. As high priest over Ammonites, banished the antichrist Korihor. Joined Alma² on mission to Zoramites where they were astonished to discover the Rameumptom.
• Ammoron, Nephite traitor, brother of Amalickiah and descendant of Zoram, who engaged in angry correspondence with Moroni¹. King of the Lamanites after Amalickiah's death, then killed by Teancum.
• Amnigaddah, captive Jaredite, in line of kingly succession. Father of Coriantum², and son of Aaron².
• Amnor, Nephite spy in Amlicite campaign, along with Limher, Manti, and Zeram.
• Amoron, Nephite from fifth century AD. Contemporary and subordinate of the prophet and army commander Mormon² during final war between Lamanites and Nephites.
• Amos², second Nephite record keeper documenting time of peace following visitation from Christ. Father of Amos³ and Ammaron, son of Nephi⁴.
• Amos³, son of Amos², third record keeper documenting Nephite history after visitation by Christ. Passed record to brother Ammaron.
• Amulek, Nephite son of Giddonah¹, who was visited by an angel, converted by and a missionary companion of Alma², and caused prison walls to tumble.
• Amulon, wicked leader of priests of Noah³ at time of king Laman³, who was later made king and threatened believers with death.
• Anti-Nephi-Lehi, brother of Lamoni, king over converted Lamanites, who counseled with Ammon³. Namesake of ethnic group the Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
• Antiomno, Lamanite king of land of Middoni and friend to Lamoni, who imprisoned the missionaries Aaron³, Muloki, and Ammah.
• Antionah, chief ruler in Ammonihah who inquired of Alma² about nature of immortality.
• Antionum, Nephite commander lost in final battle at Cumorah.
• Antipus, Nephite commander in city of Judea who battled Lamanites with Helaman² and stripling warriors.
• Archeantus, Nephite soldier, one of three "choice men" slain in battle.

  B

• Benjamin, known as King Benjamin, righteous Nephite prophet and king, and father of Mosiah², Helorum, and Helaman¹. Reigned after father, Mosiah¹. Drove warring Lamanites from Zarahemla using sword of Laban, received plates from Amaleki¹, and established peace. After instructing sons to protect records and conferring kingdom on eldest, addressed people from tower, where he admonished service, industry, and charity to the poor. Taught of Christ.
• Brother of Amaleki¹, and son of Abinadom, who participated in both expeditions to Land of Nephi, along with Zeniff. At least one writer argues that this individual might be same person as the prophet Abinadi.
• Brothers of Amulon, perhaps metaphorical brothers, who taught language of Nephi¹ to Lamanites by order of King Laman³.
• Brother of Jared²,, prophet who asked God not to confound language of family and friends at the Tower of Babel, and who moved a mountain. Lead by God out of the land, instructed to build several watertight barges, and prayed over how to light them and ensure adequate air. Charged to propose a solution, found stones and asked God to light them. In a theophany, saw the finger of God — the premortal Christ — touch stones to make them shine, and was astonished to see Christ had form and substance. Taken inside veil, received the Urim and Thummim along with additional revelation. Instructed to write the revelations, which were kept under seal until after Christ's future appearance. After dramatic ocean crossing, established self in the land and became father of 22 sons and daughters, including Pagag. Argued unsuccessfully against establishment of a monarchy.
• Brother of Kim, unrighteous middle Jaredite who rebelled against Kim and subjected him and his descendants to captivity. Son of Morianton¹.
• Brother of Nimrah, Jaredite whose father, Akish, imprisoned and starved him to death out of jealousy, sparking a war between Akish and his sons.
• Brother of Shiblom¹, Jaredite who ordered death of all the prophets.