The name Nechama is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "comfort".

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A traditional Hebrew name with a tender meaning, Nechama comes from the Hebrew word for "consolation", "solace", or "comfort". It's a popular choice in Israel where it has ranked consistently in the Top 100 for at least a decade, while in the US, it has been quietly gaining more attention.
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Given to 135 babies in a recent year, it has been notably borne by historian Nechama Tec, singer Nechama Cohen, and scholar Nechama Leibowitz. The pronunciation may be loosely described as neh-HAH-mah in English, though neh-KHAH-muh is closer to the traditional Hebrew.


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The name Nechama peaked for girls at #1552 in 2022. The name is most popular in NECHAMA, NECHAMA, and NECHAMA.

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