Comforter or full of comfort
Derived from the Hebrew name Nachum, it signifies one who provides consolation or relief. In the Old Testament, Nahum is a minor prophet who authored the Book of Nahum, foretelling the downfall of Nineveh.
About 58 boys were named Nahum in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Old Testament prophet and author of the Book of Nahum
Irish poet and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom
Zionist leader and pioneer of Hebrew journalism
Israeli international footballer and manager
