Nachman: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַחְמָן
Pronounced nakh-MAN
- Boy
- Aramaic
- #76 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Nachman
From nechama, comfort, Nachman describes one who brings consolation. It was borne by sages of the Talmud, chief among them Rav Nachman, and by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
Nachman in Hebrew
Nachman is written נחמן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחְמָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- מMem
- נNun
Gematria value: 148 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginAramaic
- Meaningone who brings comfort
- Pronunciationnakh-MAN
- Hebrewנחמן
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nachman ranked #76 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (234 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2016 and 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76 | 234 |
| 2023 | 79 | 216 |
| 2022 | 70 | 232 |
| 2021 | 92 | 196 |
| 2020 | 84 | 211 |
| 2019 | 84 | 209 |
| 2018 | 81 | 224 |
| 2017 | 83 | 226 |
| 2016 | 70 | 265 |
| 2015 | 74 | 229 |
| 2014 | 73 | 230 |
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 Nachman
What does the name Nachman mean?
From nechama, comfort, Nachman describes one who brings consolation. It was borne by sages of the Talmud, chief among them Rav Nachman, and by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
How do you pronounce Nachman?
Nachman is pronounced nakh-MAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nachman in Hebrew?
Nachman is written נחמן in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחְמָן).
How popular is the name Nachman in Israel?
In 2024, Nachman ranked #76 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (234 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #70, in 2016 and 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nachman?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחמן adds up to 148 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + Nun 50).
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