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Hebrew Names for Boys: N
Names beginning with N

by Lisa Katz
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Find Hebrew names for boys that begin with the letter N. The meanings of the names are included. See images of the names written in Hebrew letters.

1. Nadav

Nadav written in Hebrew
Nadav means "generous."

2. Natan

Natan written in Hebrew
Natan (Nathan) was a prophet in the Bible. Natan means "He gave."

3. Natanel (Nathaniel)

Natanel (Nathaniel) written in Hebrew
Natanel (Nathaniel) was King David's brother in the Bible. Natanel means "God gave."

4. Naphtali

Naphtali written in Hebrew
Naphtali was Jacob's son in the Bible.

5. Nechemya

Nechemya written in Hebrew
Nechemya means "comfoted by God."

6. Nir

Nir written in Hebrew
Nir means "field."

7. Nissan

Nissan written in Hebrew
Nissan is the name of a Hebrew month.

8. Nissim

Nissim written in Hebrew
Nissim means "miracles."

9. Nitzan

Nitzan written in Hebrew
Nitzan means "bud (of a plant)."

10. Noach (Noah)

Noach (Noah) written in Hebrew
Noach (Noah) was a righteous man who was asked by God to build an ark that would survive the great flood.

11. Noam

Noam written in Hebrew
Noam means "pleasant."
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