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.
About 33 boys were named Nahom in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Ethiopian long-distance runner
Swedish professional footballer
