Nachum

Meaning of Nachum

Nachum is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the verb root נחם (nacham), meaning “to comfort” or “consolation.” In its earliest attestations it belongs to the biblical prophet Nachum, author of the Book of Nahum, whose brief yet solemn messages combine warning with reassurance. In the United States, Nachum maintains a consistently low profile among male given names: in 2024 it ranked 913th with 11 newborns, a position it has held within the 600–900 range over the past forty years. This combination of precise etymology, scriptural heritage and restrained popularity makes Nachum an appealing option for parents seeking a name that is at once historically grounded and distinctively uncommon.

Pronunciation

Hebrew

• Pronunced as NAH-khum (/nɑːxʊm/)

• Nathaniel
• Nathan
• Noah
• Nahum
• Nehemiah
• Natan