In the Book of Mormon, the oldest son of Alma, son of Alma (Alma 31: 7). Helaman was a prophet and a military leader.

Alma entrusted his son Helaman with the records of his people and with the plates of the Jaredites, Alma 37: 1-2, 21. Alma commanded Helaman to continue writing the history of his people, Alma 45-62. Helaman reestablished the Church, Alma 45: 22-23. Two thousand young Ammonite warriors desired Helaman to be their leader, Alma 53: 19, 22. Helaman and his stripling Ammonites battled the Lamanites and were preserved by faith, Alma 57: 19-27.