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Naaman

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-uh-mun /ˈneɪ.ə.mən/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Na'aman, 'pleasantness; agreeable', from the root n-'-m ('to be pleasant'). In the Hebrew Bible, Naaman is the Syrian army commander healed of leprosy through the prophet Elisha — a story about humility as much as healing. The same root gives Naomi.Medium

In 30 seconds: Naaman is Hebrew for 'pleasantness' (said 'NAY-uh-mun') — in the Bible, the Syrian commander healed through the prophet Elisha.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Na'aman, 'pleasantness; agreeable', from the root n-'-m ('to be pleasant'). In the Hebrew Bible, Naaman is the Syrian army commander healed of leprosy through the prophet Elisha — a story about humility as much as healing. The same root gives Naomi.
U.S. rank (2024)#13563 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 854

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Naaman comes from the Hebrew Na'aman, 'pleasantness; agreeable'. In the Book of Kings he is the commander of the Syrian army, cured of leprosy after following the prophet Elisha's plain instruction — a story retold in Jewish and Christian tradition, and referenced in the Gospels. The name is used in Jewish, Christian and Arab families alike (said 'NAY-uh-mun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, biblical, and gently sounded.

Did you know? Naaman shares its root with Naomi — both mean 'pleasant'. In the biblical account he is a proud Syrian commander who has to wash seven times in the Jordan before he is healed; the story is remembered as much for the humbling as for the cure (said 'NAY-uh-mun').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Naaman — Hebrew Na'aman, 'pleasantness'; 2 Kings 5

Variations

NamanNaamanNuman

Nicknames

NaaMan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Naaman mean?

Naaman is Hebrew for 'pleasantness; agreeable' — the same root that gives Naomi.

How do you pronounce Naaman?

It's said NAY-uh-mun /ˈneɪ.ə.mən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Naaman a boy or girl name?

Naaman is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Naaman?

Naaman is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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