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Nahum
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Pronounced NAY-um /ΛneΙͺ.Ιm/High
Meaning: comforter, consolationHigh
In 30 seconds: Nahum is a Hebrew name meaning comforter or consolation. The name of a minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible and used in Jewish and Christian communities for centuries.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningcomforter, consolation
U.S. rank (2025)#2380 β Falling
2025 U.S. births58 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)β 2,197
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Nahum derives from Hebrew root naham meaning to console or comfort. It is the name of a prophet and the 34th book of the Hebrew Bible.
Nahum is used in Jewish communities and among parents who appreciate rare biblical names.
Did you know? The prophet Nahum predicted the fall of Nineveh (the Assyrian capital) β a city considered impregnable β and his prophecy came true in 612 BCE, making Nahum a name associated with prophetic accuracy.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Nahum β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
NaumNohum
Nicknames
Nah
Famous Bearers
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Nahum (biblical)Hebrew minor prophet whose book foretold the fall of Nineveh in the 7th century BCE.
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Frequently Asked
What does Nahum mean?
Nahum means comforter, consolation.
How do you pronounce Nahum?
Nahum is pronounced NAY-um (/ΛneΙͺ.Ιm/), with two syllables.
Is Nahum a boy's name?
Yes, Nahum is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Nahum?
Hebrew meaning firmly established; comforter root well attested.