| Meaning | comforter, consolation |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Na-hum |
About Nahum
Substantial and distinguished, Nahum carries biblical gravitas without feeling overly religious or antiquated. This name has scholarly associations and a certain intellectual weight that appeals to parents seeking something meaningful and uncommon. The two syllables provide good rhythm, with the strong beginning and softer ending creating an interesting contrast. Nahum represents an excellent choice for families who value tradition and history while wanting to avoid overused names. It has cross-cultural appeal, recognized in various religious and cultural contexts while remaining rare enough to feel special. The name suggests depth of character and thoughtfulness, qualities that transcend childhood into mature adulthood. Despite its ancient roots, Nahum doesn't sound dusty or outdated; it feels timelessly dignified instead. This name works particularly well for families who appreciate names with substance and significance, who want their son's name to carry meaning beyond mere sound.
Nicknames for Nahum
| Na |
| Hum |
| Nay |
| Nam |
Famous People Named Nahum
| Nahum Tate | Irish poet and playwright |
| Nahum Sarna | Biblical scholar and professor |
| Nahum Goldmann | Prominent Jewish leader and writer |
| Nahum Nir | Israeli diplomat and politician |
| Nahum Chandrabongs | Thai photographer and artist |
| Nahum Rabinovitch | Orthodox rabbi and scholar |
| Nahum Gutman | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Nahum Sokolow | Jewish Zionist leader |
| Nahum Sonenberg | Canadian biologist and geneticist |
| Nahum Slouschz | French-Jewish writer and diplomat |
| Nahum Sharfman | Israeli mathematician |
| Nahum Glatzer | American Jewish theologian |
| Nahum N. Gergel | Soviet historian and writer |
| Nahum Jeber | Israeli composer and conductor |
| Nahum M. Sarna | American biblical scholar |
| Nahum J. Bachelder | American politician and businessman |
| Nahum Norbert Glatzer | American philosopher and translator |
| Nahum Manbar | Israeli spy and whistleblower |
| Nahum Stutchkoff | Yiddish lexicographer and linguist |
Characters Named Nahum
| Nahum Gardner | Character in H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos |
| Nahum Wolder | Character in Isaac Bashevis Singer's short stories |
| Nahum Gutman | Character in the play "Nahum the Dreamer" by Yigal Mossinson |
| Nahum Stelmach | Character in the movie "Escape from Sobibor" |
| Nahum Parker | Character in the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Nahum Tate | Character in the play "Slings & Arrows" |
| Nahum Jaffe | Character in the TV show "The West Wing" |
| Nahum Warioba | Character in the TV show "The Man in the High Castle" |
| Nahum Zelenka | Character in the TV show "The Mentalist" |