An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the Hebrew naḥam meaning "console" and "comfort", it has a gentle and amiable feel.
 
A relative of the names Nehemiah and Nechama, in Hebrew, Nahum would be pronounced as nah-OOM. In English, it would be more like NAY-uhm (or NAY-huhm), making it a possibility for those who like Noah, Nathan, and Graham. Given to just 60 boys in the US in a recent year, it isn't entirely unknown but it would still be unexpected.
 
Variations of the name include the Russian and Bulgarian Naum and the Hebrew Nachum.

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