Nechama: meaning of the Hebrew name
נֶחָמָה
Pronounced neh-khah-MAH
- Girl
- Hebrew
- #71 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Nechama
Nechama means comfort, encouragement and recovery after sorrow. A long-standing Jewish name that expresses warmth, compassion and hope.
Nechama in Hebrew
Nechama is written נחמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֶחָמָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- חHet
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 103 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningcomfort
- Pronunciationneh-khah-MAH
- Hebrewנחמה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Nechama ranked #71 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (257 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #61, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71 | 257 |
| 2023 | 61 | 290 |
| 2022 | 65 | 286 |
| 2021 | 69 | 269 |
| 2020 | 71 | 254 |
| 2019 | 69 | 260 |
| 2018 | 75 | 254 |
| 2017 | 78 | 238 |
| 2016 | 80 | 227 |
| 2015 | 72 | 282 |
| 2014 | 74 | 256 |
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 Nechama
What does the name Nechama mean?
Nechama means comfort, encouragement and recovery after sorrow. A long-standing Jewish name that expresses warmth, compassion and hope.
How do you pronounce Nechama?
Nechama is pronounced neh-khah-MAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nechama in Hebrew?
Nechama is written נחמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נֶחָמָה).
How popular is the name Nechama in Israel?
In 2024, Nechama ranked #71 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (257 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #61, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Nechama?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נחמה adds up to 103 (Nun 50 + Het 8 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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