Find out how popular the first name Nahum has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Nahum by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Nahum is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 70 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Nahum.

The history of the first name Nahum

The name Nahum is derived from the Hebrew name נַחוּם (Nahum), which means "comforter" or "consoler". It is of Biblical origin, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of the Hebrew prophet Nahum, who authored the Book of Nahum.

The Book of Nahum, written around 615 BC, is a prophetic text that foretells the downfall of the Assyrian Empire and the destruction of its capital, Nineveh. The prophet Nahum is believed to have lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the reign of King Josiah.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Nahum can be found in the Bible itself, with the prophet Nahum. Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore this name.

Nahum Tate (1652-1715) was an English poet laureate and playwright. He is best known for collaborating with Nicholas Brady on the famous metrical version of the Psalms, known as the "New Version" or "Tate and Brady Psalms".

Nahum Sokolow (1859-1936) was a prominent Zionist leader and author. He played a significant role in the early days of the Zionist movement and served as the president of the World Zionist Organization from 1931 to 1935.

Nahum Stelmakh (1929-2009) was a renowned Ukrainian writer and playwright. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Ukrainian literature of the 20th century, known for his novels, short stories, and plays that explored themes of rural life and the human condition.

Nahum Goldmann (1895-1982) was a leading Zionist statesman and the founder of the World Jewish Congress. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the State of Israel and served as the president of the World Zionist Organization from 1956 to 1968.

Nahum Norbert Glatzer (1903-1990) was a renowned Jewish scholar and author. He made significant contributions to the study of Jewish thought and philosophy, publishing numerous works on topics such as Hasidism, Kabbalah, and Jewish mysticism.

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