Menachem: meaning of the Hebrew name
מְנַחֵם
Pronounced meh-NAH-khem
Meaning of Menachem
Menachem means the comforter, the one who brings consolation, from the Hebrew root n-ch-m. A traditional name passed down through the generations, and in Jewish tradition it is counted among the names of the Messiah.
And Menahem the son of Gadi went up from Tirzah, and came to Samaria, and smote Shallum the son of Jabesh in Samaria, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
וַיַּעַל מְנַחֵם בֶּן־גָּדִי מִתִּרְצָה וַיָּבֹא שֹׁמְרוֹן וַיַּךְ אֶת־שַׁלּוּם בֶּן־יָבֵישׁ בְּשֹׁמְרוֹן וַיְמִיתֵהוּ וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו׃
Menachem in Hebrew
Menachem is written מנחם in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְנַחֵם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- נNun
- חHet
- מMem
Gematria value: 138 (Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcomforter
- Pronunciationmeh-NAH-khem
- Hebrewמנחם
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Menachem ranked #34 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (484 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #33, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 484 |
| 2023 | 33 | 500 |
| 2022 | 34 | 492 |
| 2021 | 41 | 469 |
| 2020 | 42 | 450 |
| 2019 | 44 | 460 |
| 2018 | 42 | 475 |
| 2017 | 49 | 418 |
| 2016 | 49 | 421 |
| 2015 | 49 | 416 |
| 2014 | 47 | 423 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Menachem
What does the name Menachem mean?
Menachem means the comforter, the one who brings consolation, from the Hebrew root n-ch-m. A traditional name passed down through the generations, and in Jewish tradition it is counted among the names of the Messiah.
How do you pronounce Menachem?
Menachem is pronounced meh-NAH-khem in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Menachem in Hebrew?
Menachem is written מנחם in Hebrew (with vowel points: מְנַחֵם).
Is Menachem a biblical name?
Yes. Menachem appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Kings 15:14.
How popular is the name Menachem in Israel?
In 2024, Menachem ranked #34 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (484 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #33, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Menachem?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מנחם adds up to 138 (Mem 40 + Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40).
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