Enchanter or serpent
Derived from the Hebrew word 'nachash', meaning serpent or snake. In the Old Testament, Nahshon was a prominent tribal leader of Judah during the Exodus and is listed in the genealogy of King David and Jesus.
Less common today
Nahshon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,983 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prince of the Tribe of Judah during the Exodus
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