Nachum: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַחוּם
Pronounced nah-KHOOM
Meaning of Nachum
Nachum comes from nechama, comfort. In the Bible, Nahum the Elkoshite was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets, who prophesied the fall of Nineveh.
The burden of Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.
מַשָּׂא נִינְוֵה סֵפֶר חֲזוֹן נַחוּם הָאֶלְקֹשִׁי׃
Nachum in Hebrew
Nachum is written נחום in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחוּם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- וVav
- מMem
Gematria value: 104 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Vav 6 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningcomforted
- Pronunciationnah-KHOOM
- Hebrewנחום
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nachum 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 Nachum
What does the name Nachum mean?
Nachum comes from nechama, comfort. In the Bible, Nahum the Elkoshite was one of the Twelve Minor Prophets, who prophesied the fall of Nineveh.
How do you pronounce Nachum?
Nachum is pronounced nah-KHOOM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nachum in Hebrew?
Nachum is written נחום in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַחוּם).
Is Nachum a biblical name?
Yes. Nachum appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Nahum 1:1.
What is the gematria of Nachum?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחום adds up to 104 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Vav 6 + Mem 40).
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