Comfort or comforter
Nahom is a variant of the Hebrew name Nahum, famously borne by a minor prophet in the Old Testament. It is particularly common in Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it is used within the Orthodox Tewahedo Christian tradition. The name signifies providing solace or consolation to others.
Less common today
Nahom isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,435 in 2011.
Ethiopian long-distance runner
Swedish professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
