Naum
Meaning of Naum
Naum is a unique and intriguing name for baby boys. It originates from the Hebrew language and is derived from the biblical figure "Naum," meaning "comfort" or "consolation." The name Naum carries a sense of strength and support, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking a powerful yet comforting name for their child. In terms of pronunciation, Naum is typically pronounced as NAY-uhm (/neɪm/). This pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English. While Naum may not be a commonly used name in recent years, it still holds significance with five occurrences in the United States in 1996 and six in 2007. Despite its rarity, Naum can be a truly distinctive choice for parents looking to give their son an uncommon yet meaningful name.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as NAY-uhm (/neɪm/)
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Notable People Named Naum
| Naum Veqilharxhi, an Albanian lawyer and scholar, is known for creating the Vithkuqi script for the Albanian language and is considered a key figure in the early Albanian National Awakening. |
| Naum Gabo was an influential sculptor and theorist known for his geometric abstraction and pioneering kinetic works, who was a key figure in Russia's post-Revolution avant-garde and the subsequent development of twentieth-century sculpture. |
| Naum Ilyich Akhiezer was a prominent Soviet and Ukrainian mathematician known for his contributions to approximation theory, the theory of differential and integral operators, and the history of mathematics. |
| Naum Natanovich Meiman was a Soviet mathematician known for his work in complex analysis and mathematical physics, as well as for his dissident activity. |
| Naum Lazarevich Gurvich was a Soviet-Jewish cardiac physician known for his pioneering work in the development of defibrillators. |
| Naum Lvovich Shtarkman was a renowned Soviet and Russian classical pianist. |
| Naum Yakovlevich Vilenkin was a Soviet mathematician known for his expertise in various mathematical fields and for authoring books in recreational mathematics for students. |
