Naim: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָעִים
Pronounced nah-EEM
Meaning of Naim
Naim means pleasant and sweet, from the Hebrew root n-a-m. It echoes the verse: "How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together."
A Song of Ascents; of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
שִׁיר הַמַּעֲלוֹת לְדָוִד הִנֵּה מַה־טּוֹב וּמַה־נָּעִים שֶׁבֶת אַחִים גַּם־יָחַד׃
Naim in Hebrew
Naim is written נעים in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָעִים). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- עAyin
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 170 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpleasant
- Pronunciationnah-EEM
- Hebrewנעים
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Naim 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 Naim
What does the name Naim mean?
Naim means pleasant and sweet, from the Hebrew root n-a-m. It echoes the verse: "How good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together."
How do you pronounce Naim?
Naim is pronounced nah-EEM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Naim in Hebrew?
Naim is written נעים in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָעִים).
Is Naim a biblical name?
Yes. Naim appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Psalms 133:1.
What is the gematria of Naim?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נעים adds up to 170 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Mem 40).
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