Nehemiah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nehemiah Name at a Glance

Name	Nehemiah
Meaning	Comfort of the Lord; comforted by God.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nehemiah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nehemiah means “Comfort of the Lord; comforted by God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nehemiah Name Origin

Our database records Nehemiah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nehemiah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nehemiah is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nehemiah

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