Nahum
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Nahum
Nahum means "comforter" or "consolation" and derives from the Hebrew root נחם (nacham), which carries the sense of compassion and solace.
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Etymology
Nahum means "comforter" or "consolation" and derives from the Hebrew root נחם (nacham), which carries the sense of compassion and solace. The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, notably as the name of an Old Testament prophet (Book of Nahum, circa 7th century BCE) who proclaimed God's judgment against Nineveh.
Nahum currently ranks #2,380 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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