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Nehemias

neh-HEM-ee-us

Popularity

#1645

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

4

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,780

Peak Year

#103 in 2024

First Recorded

1968

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From Hebrew, meaning 'God's comfort.' This name is borne by a prophet in the Old Testament who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Nehemiah

    Biblical figure who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

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Personality Traits

ResilientDeterminedFaithfulLeader

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