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“Comforter”

Nahum means "comforter" in Hebrew. Nahum is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. He authored the Book of Nahum in which the downfall of Nineveh is foretold.

Biblical namesake: Nahum was a Hebrew prophet whose writings are found in the Book of Nahum. He is known for his prophecy concerning the fall of Nineveh. (Nahum · Nahum 1:1)

Biblical2 syllables · /ˈneɪ.əm/

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