What origin is the name Nehamiah?

Nehamiah comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Nehamiah — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Nehamiah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Nehamiah

Nehamiah

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

3 syllables

Nehamiah is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "A variant of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning comforted by God.".

The meaning of Nehamiah is "A variant of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning comforted by God." — a boy name of Hebrew origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning comforted by God.

Popularity

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What does Nehamiah mean?

Nehamiah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "A variant of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning comforted by God.".

How popular is Nehamiah?

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Sister names that go with Nehamiah

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Nehamiah.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Names with a similar meaning to Nehamiah

Nehamiah means "A variant of the Hebrew name Nehemiah, meaning comforted by God." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Ethan — "Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan, meaning 'firm', 'strong' or 'enduring'. Several minor figures in the Bible bear it." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Joshua — "Joshua comes from the Hebrew Yehoshua, meaning 'God is salvation'. In the Bible, Joshua leads the Israelites after Moses." (Hebrew)