Nachum

Nachum is a Hebrew masculine given name. It is a transliteration of the Hebrew name נַחוּם (Nachum), derived from the root נחם (nacham), meaning to comfort or console. The name is commonly understood to mean "comforter" or "consoler." In the Hebrew Bible, the form Nahum appears as the name of the prophet Nahum, the author of the Book of Nahum.

Throughout Jewish history and in modern Israel, the name has remained in use, and it is found in Jewish communities around the world. English-language texts more often render the biblical name as Nahum, while Nachum is a standard spelling among Hebrew speakers and in transliterations from Hebrew. The name is typically given to boys and continues to be used in various forms, reflecting the cultural and religious heritage associated with the Hebrew Bible.