Nahman

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Nahman means "comforter" or "consoler" in Hebrew. It is also derived from the name Nahum, which means "compassionate."
Pronunciation
NA-man
nakh-mahn
Popularity
Nahman is not a very common name in the world, and its popularity varies by region. It is most popular in Israel, where it is ranked #35 in the list of most popular baby names for boys.

cartoon of the name Nahman
Cartoon of Nahman

Nahman Name meanings & History

Nahman means "comforter" or "consoler" in Hebrew. It is also derived from the name Nahum, which means "compassionate.". Variant of Nachman. Nahman is a popular name among Jewish families around the world, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent. The name is also used by Christian families who appreciate its biblical roots.

Zodiac Sign of Nahman: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Nahman:

N: Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nice,Neat

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Ambitious,Angry,Assertive,Action

H: Haggle,Hope,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing

M: Maternal,Mushy,Mommy,Manipulative,Mother,Memorabilia,Memory

Nahman is:

  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Nahmanides, also known as Moses ben Nahman, was a Spanish rabbi and philosopher who lived in the thirteenth century. Another famous person with this name is Nahman of Bratslav, a Hasidic leader who lived in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

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