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Nachman

NAHKH-mahn

Popularity

#4273

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

711

Peak Year

#32 in 2012

First Recorded

1958

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Hebrew name meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'nacham' (to be comforted).

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rabbi Nachman of Breslov

    Influential Hasidic rabbi and spiritual leader.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

ComfortingWiseCalmEmpathetic

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