Nahum
Meaning of Nahum
Originating from the Hebrew name "Nachum," Nahum is a masculine name that carries deep biblical roots. In English, it is pronounced as NAY-uhm (/ˈneɪəm/). The name Nahum has variations such as Naum. While not extremely popular in recent years, Nahum remains a classic choice for parents seeking a timeless and meaningful name for their baby boy. It holds a rich history and associations with the prophet Nahum from the Old Testament, known for his writings about the fall of Nineveh. With its distinctive sound and spiritual significance, Nahum adds a touch of uniqueness to any child's identity.
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English
- Pronunced as NAY-uhm (/ˈneɪəm/)
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Notable People Named Nahum
| Nahum Goldmann was a prominent Zionist leader and founder of the World Jewish Congress, serving as its president from 1951 to 1978. |
| Nahum Isaakovich Eitingon, also known as Leonid Aleksandrovich Eitingon, was a prominent Soviet intelligence officer involved in various NKVD operations, including the assassination of Leon Trotsky and atomic espionage. |
| Nahum Sokolow - Nahum ben Joseph Samuel Sokolow was a prominent Zionist leader, author, translator, and pioneer of Hebrew journalism. |
| Nahum Tate, an Anglo-Irish poet and lyricist, is best known for his adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear and his libretto for Henry Purcell's opera, Dido and Aeneas. |
| Nahum Sonenberg is an Israeli Canadian microbiologist and biochemist known for his contributions to our understanding of translation and the discovery of the mRNA 5' cap-binding protein, eIF4E. |
