Nahum

NAY-um, nah-OOM

Hebrew

"comfort"

Nahum Origin and Meaning

The name Nahum is a boy's name meaning "comfort".

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.

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Famous People Named Nahum

• Nahum Biblical minor prophet
• Nahum Tate (1652 1715), English poet laureate and playwright
• Nahum Grymes American R&B singer
• Nahum Stelmach Israeli football player and manager
• Nahum Sokolow Polish Zionist leader

Nahum in Pop Culture

• From Hebrew Nachum literally "consoled"
• Nahum 34th book in the Bible
• Pronounced "NAY um"