Naum

Russian form of Nahum, Hebrew
"comfort"

Naum Origin and Meaning

The name Naum is a boy's name meaning "comfort".

Naum is rarely heard outside Russia, Bulgaria and surrounding areas. It is a creative name via the prominent Russian Constructionist sculptor Naum Gabo.

Famous People Named Naum

  • Naum Gabo (born Naum Neemia Pevsner)
    Russian sculptor
  • Naum Akhiezer
    Belarusian mathematician