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Nehama
I came across this name in a novel, it's Hebrew and apparently means "consolation". I love the meaning. WDYT?
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The name signifies comfort in distress. You might sometimes see it transliterated Nechama - the h (ch) sound is similar to the ch in loch.
I like the name (and know a Nehama) but that sound can often prove difficult to achieve!
The male equivalent is Nahum/Nachum, btw. Nehemiah is kin to it.PS Nechama is given on this site.

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Thanks for the info! I had no idea it was related to Nahum. The "ch" problem might be a sound, I never manage to wrap my tongue around that.
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NEH-ha-ma or NEE-ha-ma?I love the meaning! It's very nice.
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nuh not nee
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