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Nahum

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Comfort, consolation
Pronunciation
NAY-um
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning comforter or consolation.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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