Achinoam
Achinoam is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My brother is pleasant”.
| Meaning | My brother is pleasant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֲחִינֹעַם |
| Pronunciation | ah-khee-NO-ahm |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Achinoam
Achinoam comes from the Hebrew achi ('my brother') and noam ('pleasantness'), so it means 'my brother is pleasantness' or 'brother of delight'. Two women in the Bible bear the name, usually spelled Ahinoam in English: the wife of King Saul, and Ahinoam of Jezreel, a wife of David and mother of his firstborn son Amnon. The Israeli singer Achinoam Nini, known as Noa, is a famous modern bearer.
Is Achinoam a Jewish name?
Achinoam is a biblical Hebrew name from 1 and 2 Samuel, used today mainly in Israel.
How popular is Achinoam?
Used in Israel, often shortened to Noa; rare elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Achinoam mean?
Achinoam means 'My brother is pleasant'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Achinoam a Jewish name?
Achinoam is a biblical Hebrew name from 1 and 2 Samuel, used today mainly in Israel.
How do you pronounce Achinoam?
Achinoam is pronounced ah-khee-NO-ahm.
Is Achinoam a boy or girl name?
Achinoam is usually a girl name.