Names That Mean Comfort

  1. Noah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "motion"
    • Description:

      There is a female figure in the Old Testament named Noa or Noah, whose name derives from the Hebrew No'ah, meaning "motion". The popular Biblical male name Noah (sometimes spelled as the streamlined Noa) is derived from a different Hebrew name: Noach, which means "rest, repose" – although confusingly they are often written the same in English.
  2. Barney
    • Origin:

      Variation of Barnabas
    • Meaning:

      "son of comfort"
    • Description:

      The name Barney is hot among hip Londoners and it has been above the Top 500 in the UK since 2012. You can see why - it's got a friendly happy sound and a lovely meaning and is more easily worn than Barnabas. However, Barney is a more difficult sell in America, due to Barney the Dinosaur and Barney Gumble, the loveable lout from The Simpsons. In the positive column for Barney are jazz clarinetist Barney Bigard and guitarist Barney Kessel. For those who love the name but can't get past the dinosaur, may we suggest the related names Bernard or Barnaby?
  3. Aza
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "powerful"
    • Description:

      Aza is an excellent Arabic choice: elegant and simple. Too simple for you? Consider Aziza.
  4. Nechama
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Mindel
    • Origin:

      Yiddish form of Hebrew Menucha
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      Rarely heard outside the Jewish community; another form is Minda.
  6. Nahum
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Zan
    • Origin:

      Chinese
    • Meaning:

      "support, comfort"
    • Description:

      This name can be used for either girls or boys and is a great international choice.
  8. Aza
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "powerful"
    • Description:

      Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much simpler and that is the beauty of Aza (or Asa).
  9. Naum
    • Origin:

      Russian form of Nahum, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

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

      Word name or short form of Barnaby or Barnabus
    • Meaning:

      "son of comfort"
    • Description:

      Once you get past thinking of it as a red-painted building where they keep cows and hay, has a nice plainspoken country-like feel and may make a cooler diminutive than the still-purple Barney.
  11. Nehama
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "comfort"
    • Description:

      See NECHAMA.