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Nissim
How to Pronounce Nissim
Pronounced nih-SEEM /nɪˈsim/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Nissim, 'miracles, wonders' (the plural of nes, 'a miracle, a sign')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nissim comes from Hebrew Nissim, 'miracles, wonders' (the plural of nes, 'a miracle, a sign'). A devout, joyful name in Sephardic Jewish and Israeli communities (poet Nissim Ezekiel; often given to children born around Hanukkah, the festival of miracles).
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, miracles-and-wonders at the root, and joyful.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nissim mean?
Nissim is Hebrew for 'miracles, wonders'.
How do you pronounce Nissim?
It's said nih-SEEM /nɪˈsim/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nissim a boy or girl name?
Nissim is a boy's name.
How popular is Nissim?
Nissim is a rare name in the U.S.