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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God comforts

Nehemiah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God comforts." Composed of the Hebrew word nacham, meaning "to comfort," the name finds its true substance in the Jewish leader, Nehemiah. This revered biblical figure is long celebrated for rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Jews return from Babylonian exile. Embodying the very essence of his name, Nehemiah would go on to restore the Jewish community and the Law of Moses within it. Celebrated for his soothing of turmoil within a disconnected community, Nehemiah will surely encourage future namesakes to find solace in the nurturing of their nearest and dearest.