nánum

Nánum is a term that appears in several unrelated contexts, typically as a proper noun rather than a single, defined concept. In Korean, the corresponding word 나눔 is commonly transliterated as Nanum and means "sharing." This Korean usage has been adopted in branding and typography and is widely recognized in digital text contexts.

In typography, Nanum refers to a family of Korean typefaces released as open-source fonts for use in Korean text. The Nanum font family includes several styles, such as Nanum Gothic, Nanum Brush Script, and Nanum Pen Script, and is used to support Korean-language publishing and online content. The project aims to provide versatile, readable typefaces for various media.

Outside Korean typography, Nánum has appeared as a proper name in limited contexts, including as a surname or part of place names in various cultures. These uses are not connected in any verifiable way to the Korean term, and the etymology in each case is independent. The form appears in different linguistic environments, often reflecting distinct historical developments.

Orthography and pronunciation vary by context. The form with an acute accent on the first syllable, nánum, is not standard in Korean romanization and is typically used in linguistic or stylized contexts to indicate stress; standard romanizations prefer Nanum or 나눔. Overall, nánum functions mainly as a labeling term rather than a single, unified concept.