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Nahom

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Pronounced nah-HOHM /nɑˈhoʊm/Medium

Meaning: Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort, consolation'Medium

In 30 seconds: Comfort and consolation: Nahom is the Ethiopian Nahum — 'comfort'. Soft, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Amharic

MeaningEthiopian (Amharic) form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort, consolation'

U.S. rank (2025)#3486 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births33 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 981

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Nahom is the Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Nahum — from Hebrew, 'comfort, consolation' (a minor prophet of the Bible). A soft, devout name across Ethiopia and Eritrea.

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian families. Rare, comfort at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Nahum means 'comfort, consolation' in Hebrew (a minor prophet) — Nahom is the Ethiopian form, soft and devout, popular in Ethiopian families.

Overall data confidence 78%

References — Nahum / Nahom — Ethiopian form

Variations

NahumNahoom

Nicknames

Nahi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nahom mean?

Nahom is the Ethiopian Nahum — Hebrew 'comfort, consolation'.

How do you pronounce Nahom?

It's said nah-HOHM /nɑˈhoʊm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nahom a boy or girl name?

Nahom is a boy's name.

How popular is Nahom?

Nahom is a rare name in the U.S.