Comforter or consolation
Derived from the Hebrew root 'nacham', meaning to comfort or console. It is a traditional name often associated with the biblical prophet Nahum, who authored one of the books of the Minor Prophets.
Less common today
Nachum isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,782 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Biblical prophet and author of the Book of Nahum
Zionist leader and pioneer of Hebrew journalism
Moldovan-born Israeli painter and sculptor
American radio host of the JM in the AM program
