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Nussen

♂ Boy

Pronounced NUH-sun /ˈnʌs.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Yiddish form of Nathan (Nosson/Nussen), from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'. A traditional Ashkenazi name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A traditional Yiddish name: Nussen is a form of Nathan, 'he gave' (said 'NUH-sun'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningA Yiddish form of Nathan (Nosson/Nussen), from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'. A traditional Ashkenazi name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#10554 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 101

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820072022

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

Nussen is a Yiddish form of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave'. It carries a warm, gift-at-heart meaning and deep Ashkenazi roots — rare in the U.S. (said 'NUH-sun').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, traditional, and warm.

Did you know? Nussen is a Yiddish form of Nathan (Nosson), from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift' — a traditional Ashkenazi name, which we note respectfully; warm and rooted in heritage (said 'NUH-sun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Nussen — Yiddish form of Nathan; Hebrew Natan 'he gave'

Variations

NossonNusenNathan

Nicknames

NussNate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nussen mean?

Nussen is a Yiddish form of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave; gift'.

How do you pronounce Nussen?

It's said NUH-sun /ˈnʌs.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nussen a boy or girl name?

Nussen is a boy's name.

How popular is Nussen?

Nussen is a very rare name in the U.S.

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