Nissim: meaning of the Hebrew name
נִיסִים
Pronounced nee-SEEM
- Boy
- Hebrew
Meaning of Nissim
Nissim means miracles, wonders beyond the natural order. A traditional name cherished in Sephardic communities, expressing faith and gratitude.
Nissim in Hebrew
Nissim is written ניסים in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיסִים). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- יYod
- סSamekh
- יYod
- מMem
Gematria value: 170 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningmiracles
- Pronunciationnee-SEEM
- Hebrewניסים
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Nissim 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 Nissim
What does the name Nissim mean?
Nissim means miracles, wonders beyond the natural order. A traditional name cherished in Sephardic communities, expressing faith and gratitude.
How do you pronounce Nissim?
Nissim is pronounced nee-SEEM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Nissim in Hebrew?
Nissim is written ניסים in Hebrew (with vowel points: נִיסִים).
What is the gematria of Nissim?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ניסים adds up to 170 (Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Samekh 60 + Yod 10 + Mem 40).
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