Nahum name meaning

What does Nahum mean?

Mostly used in Finnish, Hebrew, Norwegian, Danish, English, German and Swedish unusual, Nahum means "Comforter or God has Comforted" which originated from Hebrew is aimed at boys. Nahum is variant form of Nahman.

Nahman is variation of biblical Nahum. Nahum is a short version of Nehemiah. Uncommon Nehemiah is originated from Hebrew, Nehemiah means "God has Comforted and God's Compassion". Nahum is Latin equivalent of נַחוּם, a Hebrew Name Meaning Comforter.

How do I pronounce Nahum?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Nahum is NAY-um with emphasis on first NAY syllable. The name can also be pronounced as nah-OOM or na-hum.

Variants of Nahum

Nachman, Nahman

How popular is the name Nahum?

Nahum is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1918 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 2005, it ranked 1725th when 85 boy were named Nahum.

Over 1791 people have been named Nahum in United States. Nahum is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, although it has been in use since 1996 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 147 people have been named Nahum in England and Wales. Also, it appeared first time in 1999 on baby boy names list of France.

But Nahum is a popular baby name in Mexico where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

As per our research, over 10000 people has been named Nahum globally.

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Numerological aspects of Nahum

You are that best friend who's always there to give a hand and that perfect lover with endless understanding. When it comes to yourself, you are the most self-critical person ever. You are attentive to details and hard-working. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. There isn't a person you can't charm. Travelling is your passion. Working solo brings out the best of you but working with others helps you improve your old ideas.

Other names similar to Nahum, for would be moms

•  Lischen - Girl name Lischen is used predominantly in Danish. Lischen is equivalent of Lieschen in German language
•  Mickaëlla - Mickaëlla means "Who is Like God" is originated from Hebrew language
•  Maïna has its origin in Hebrew, Maïna means "Princess of the Sea"
•  Susette - Frequently Used Susettes origin is Hebrew is used prevalently in Swedish and Danish is used as a girl name. Susette is form of Suzette in Nordic language
•  Lisèle - Lisèles origin is Hebrew, meaning of Lisèle is "God is Fullness"

•  Gaylyr
•  Belyndah
•  Jethro
•  Thomaïs
•  Addsion

•  Cayl
•  Ryla
•  Marisel
•  Davida
•  Adelyne

Famous people named Nahum

• Nahum Barnet, architect working in Melbourne, Victoria
• Nahum Rakover, Israeli former Deputy Attorney General
• Nahum Sokolow, Zionist leader, author, translator
• Nahum Rabinovitch, Israeli Orthodox rabbi and posek
• Nahum Eitingon, Soviet intelligence officer
• Nahum Olin, Nahum Olin, Sr
• Nahum Leonard, was one of the founders of the American college fraternity Kappa Delta Phi
• Nahum Trebitsch, Czech rabbi
• Nahum Hofree, former mayor of Ra'anana, Israel
• Nahum Meir Schaikewitz, Yiddish novelist and playwright
• Nahum Norbert Glatzer, Jewish literary scholar, theologian, and editor
• Nahum M. Sarna, modern biblical scholar
• Nahum Tate, Irish poet, hymnist and lyricist
• Nahum Goldmann, leading Zionist and the founder and longtime president of the World Jewish Congress
• Nahum J. Bachelder, 49th governor of New Hampshire
• Nahum Admoni, former Israeli intelligence officer
• Nahum Parker, United States Senator from New Hampshire
• Nahum Korzhavin, Russian poet of Jewish descent
• Nahum Stelmach, Israeli footballer and manager
• Nahum Mitchell, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts
• Nahum Nir, Zionist activist
• Actor Nahum Buchman, renowned for movie Sarit

Lists having Nahum

• Biblical Boy Names
• Boy names beginning with N
• American Boy Names
• English Boy Names
• Hebrew Boy Names
• Danish Boy Names
• Finnish Boy Names
• German Boy Names
• Norwegian Boy Names
• Swedish Boy Names
• Baby Names that mean God

Sources

1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004