Nissim
NISS-im
Nissim is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Derived from the Hebrew word 'nes' meaning 'miracle' or 'sign', Nissim is a masculine name signifying divine intervention.”. It currently ranks #4980 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Nissim Means
“Derived from the Hebrew word 'nes' meaning 'miracle' or 'sign', Nissim is a masculine name signifying divine intervention.”
The Story of Nissim
This name, meaning 'miracle,' carries a profound sense of hope and divine wonder.
Nissim derives from the Hebrew word 'nes,' meaning 'miracle' or 'sign.' As a masculine name, it has been present in records since the early 1990s, carrying a deeply spiritual and optimistic resonance across generations.
For your son, Nissim is a name that speaks of hope and divine intervention. You see him as a source of wonder, a testament to the extraordinary possibilities that life holds, perhaps even a miracle himself.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Nissim Ezekiel
Influential Indian poet and playwright.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#20 in 2024
Total Births
272
First Recorded
1992
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