Boy name
Nahum name meaning
“comforter, consoler”
Nahum is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning comforter or consoler. It comes from Naḥūm and is related to a root meaning to comfort. Nahum is also the name of a biblical prophet, giving the name a biblical connection alongside its meaning of consolation.
What does Nahum mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nahum
From Hebrew Naḥūm, related to the root meaning to comfort. Nahum is the name of a biblical prophet.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Nahum
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nahum, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Leander: lion-like man
- Kristanto: associated with Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Theodore: gift from God
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Nahum Yosafat
Meaning of each word
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Justin: just, upright
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Nahum Fransisco
Meaning of each word
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Fransisco: French, from France
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Meaning of each word
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
- Dave: beloved
- Ariel: lion of God
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How to pronounce Nahum
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦲꦸꦩ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮠᮥᮙ᮪ |
Is Nahum a boy’s name?
Yes, Nahum is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Nahum ranks #4,325 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nahum
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nahum
- Nahum Situmorang · b. 1908
- Nahum Khuu · b. 1999
- Nahum Mabel · b. 1981
- Nahum Selan · b. 1981
FAQ about the name Nahum
What is the meaning of Nahum?
Nahum means comforter, consoler. From Hebrew Naḥūm, related to the root meaning to comfort. Nahum is the name of a biblical prophet.
Is Nahum a boy’s name?
Yes, Nahum is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nahum?
Nahum is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nahum have?
Nahum has 2 syllables (Na-hum) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nahum?
Nahum ranks #4,325 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nahum?
Some ideas: Nahum Leander Kristanto; Nahum Theodore Yosafat; Nahum Yosafat.
Famous people named Nahum?
Notable people named Nahum include Nahum Situmorang, Nahum Khuu, Nahum Mabel.
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