Nachum

nah-KHOOM
Hebrew
"comforter"

Nachum Origin and Meaning

The name Nachum is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "comforter".

This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.

Famous People Named Nachum

  • Nachum Gutman
    Israeli painter
  • Nachum Dov Brayer
    American leader of the Boyan Hasidic dynasty
  • Nachum Segal
    American radio DJ