Naum

Russian form of Nahum, Hebrew

"comfort"

Naum Origin and Meaning

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

Naum is rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas. It is a creative name via the prominent Russian Constructionist sculptor Naum Gabo.

Famous People Named Naum

• Naum Gabo (born Naum Neemia Pevsner) Russian sculptor
• Naum Akhiezer Belarusian mathematician