Nachshon: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַחְשׁוֹן
Pronounced nakh-SHON
Meaning of Nachshon
Nachshon son of Amminadab was the prince of the tribe of Judah. According to the Midrash he was the first to leap into the Red Sea, and his name became a symbol of courage and pioneering spirit.
And Aaron took him Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab, the sister of Nahshon, to wife; and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
וַיִּקַּח אַהֲרֹן אֶת־אֱלִישֶׁבַע בַּת־עַמִּינָדָב אֲחוֹת נַחְשׁוֹן לוֹ לְאִשָּׁה וַתֵּלֶד לוֹ אֶת־נָדָב וְאֶת־אֲבִיהוּא אֶת־אֶלְעָזָר וְאֶת־אִיתָמָר׃
Nachshon in Hebrew
Nachshon is written נחשון in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחְשׁוֹן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- שShin
- וVav
- נNun
Gematria value: 414 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcourageous pioneer
- Pronunciationnakh-SHON
- Hebrewנחשון
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nachshon was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Nachshon
What does the name Nachshon mean?
Nachshon son of Amminadab was the prince of the tribe of Judah. According to the Midrash he was the first to leap into the Red Sea, and his name became a symbol of courage and pioneering spirit.
How do you pronounce Nachshon?
Nachshon is pronounced nakh-SHON in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nachshon in Hebrew?
Nachshon is written נחשון in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחְשׁוֹן).
Is Nachshon a biblical name?
Yes. Nachshon appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 6:23.
What is the gematria of Nachshon?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחשון adds up to 414 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50).
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