Nam
Meaning of Nam
Nam is a male name with origins in various cultures. The pronunciation of Nam is NAHM (/nɑm/). It is also sometimes seen as Nami. In the United States, Nam has been given to newborn boys since at least 1975, with fluctuating popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been ranked around the 12000s in terms of occurrence. While Nam does not have specific associations or meanings widely known in Western cultures, it could be a meaningful choice for parents looking for a unique and multicultural name for their son.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as NAHM (/nɑm/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Nam
| Nam June Paik was a Korean American artist known for his pioneering work in video art and for coining the term "electronic super highway." |
| Nam Joo-hyuk is a South Korean model and actor known for his leading roles in various television series. |
| Empress Nam Phương, also known as Marie-Thérèse Nguyễn Hữu Thị Lan, was the final empress consort of Vietnam and the wife of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of Vietnam. |
| Nam Ji-hyun is a South Korean actress known for her roles in Queen Seondeok, Suspicious Partner, 100 Days My Prince, and 365: Repeat the Year, having transitioned from a child artist to a successful lead. |
| Nam Ji-hyun, also known as Jihyun, is a South Korean actress and former singer, recognized for her role as the leader and vocalist of the disbanded girl group 4Minute. |
| Nam Da-reum is a South Korean actor known for playing young versions of leading characters in popular Korean dramas and for his lead role in Beautiful World (2019). |
| Nam Tae-hee is a South Korean professional footballer known for his versatility and technical skills, playing for Yokohama F. Marinos and the South Korea national team. |
| Nam Sang-mi is a well-known South Korean actress. |
| Nam Bo-ra is a South Korean actress known for her roles in Sunny, Moon Embracing the Sun, and Don't Cry, Mommy. |
| Nam Kiwanuka - Namugenyi "Nam" Kiwanuka is a Ugandan-Canadian television personality and journalist. |
| Nam Su-il - Nam Su-Il was a South Korean male weightlifter who won the silver medal at the 1947 World Weightlifting Championships and set three featherweight world records in the late 1930s and early 1940s. |
| Nam Gye-u (1811–1888) was a Korean painter and government officer known for his skill in depicting butterflies and flowers during the late Joseon period. |
| Nam Yoon-ho is a South Korean male curler. |
| Nam Ji-sung is a South Korean tennis player known for his skill and dedication to the sport. |
| Nam Gwang-hyun - Nam Gwang-Hyun is a South Korean footballer currently playing for Daejeon Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power FC. |
