Nachum

nay-KAHM

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