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Nachum
Pronounced NAH-khoom /ˈnɑ.xum/Medium
Meaning: A Hebrew/Yiddish form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation'Low
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History & Origin
Nachum is a Hebrew/Yiddish form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation' (a minor prophet of the Hebrew Bible). A lyrical, devout name common in Orthodox Jewish families (said 'NAH-khoom'; the ch is a throaty kh).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, comfort-and-consolation at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Nachum mean?
Nachum is a Hebrew/Yiddish form of Nahum — 'comfort; consolation'.
How do you pronounce Nachum?
It's said NAH-khoom /ˈnɑ.xum/ — two syllables, with a throaty kh, stress on the first.
Is Nachum a boy or girl name?
Nachum is a boy's name.
How popular is Nachum?
Nachum is a rare name in the U.S.