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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNahum
/ˈneɪ.həm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the biblical prophet.
"Nahum is often cited in discussions about the minor prophets of the Old Testament." - 2
The title of a book in the Old Testament of the Bible.
"The Book of Nahum addresses the fall of Nineveh."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Nahum originates from the Hebrew name 'Naḥum', meaning 'comfort' or 'consolation'. It is historically significant as it is the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Nahum, which dates back to the 7th century BCE.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nahum" is said worldwide
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Nahum
Transliteration: Nahum
"Nahum est un prophète dans la Bible."
Nahum
Transliteration: Nahum
"Nahum ist ein Prophet im Alten Testament."
Nahum
Transliteration: Nahum
"Nahum è un profeta nella Bibbia."
Nahum
Transliteration: Nahum
"Nahum es un profeta en la Biblia."
Naum
Transliteration: Naum
"Naum é um profeta na Bíblia."
नहूम
Transliteration: Nahum
"नहूम बाइबिल में एक भविष्यवक्ता है।"
拿鸿
Transliteration: Ná hóng
"拿鸿是圣经中的一位先知。"
나훔
Transliteration: Nahum
"나훔은 성경의 한 예언자입니다."
ナホム
Transliteration: Nahomu
"ナホムは聖書の中の預言者です。"
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