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Naam
fair; pleasant
נָ֑עַם na.am
Naam (Hebrew: נָ֑עַם, na.am) means “fair; pleasant”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:15. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Caleb in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Naam
son of Caleb
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:15 |
| Cross-references | 9 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.15;
son of: Caleb (H3612);
brother of: Achsah (H5915), Iru (H5900) and Elah (H0425J)
§ Naam = "pleasantness"
one of the sons of Caleb and grandson of Jephunneh
Naam was a son of Caleb, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles.
The biblical story
Naam is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.4.15 as one of the sons of Caleb, who was a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah. This reference appears in a genealogical record that traces the descendants of Judah, providing insight into the family lines within the tribe.
Caleb, Naam's father, is known for his faithfulness to God during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. He, along with Joshua, was one of the twelve spies sent to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13-14). Caleb and Joshua were the only two spies who encouraged the Israelites to trust God and enter the Promised Land.
Apart from being listed as a son of Caleb, no additional information is provided about Naam's life, character, or role within the tribe of Judah. His mention in the genealogy serves primarily to highlight his lineage and his connection to Caleb, a significant figure in Israel's history.
The inclusion of Naam in the genealogical record demonstrates the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. These records helped establish the legitimacy of land claims and leadership roles within the community, as well as preserving the history of God's chosen people.
Key verses
Naam appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.
1 Chronicles 4:15
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:15