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Menachem Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Menachem

"Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2014 👥 6,855 in US
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Meaning
Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
6,855
Life Path
Number 8

📖 What Does Menachem Mean?

Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Gadi, and the founder of the dynasty known as the House of Gadi or House of Menahem.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel. He was the son of Gadi, and the founder of the dynasty known as the House of Gadi or House of Menahem.…

Root Element
Menachem
Core Meaning
"Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Menachem

M 4
E 5
N 5
A 1
C 3
H 8
E 5
M 4
SUM 8
8
Life Path
Power & Ambition
11
Soul Urge
Intuition & Insight
6
Personality
Nurturing & Responsibility

Life Path 8 — Power & Ambition: Goal-driven, authoritative, and business-minded.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 6,855 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 6,855
Peak year 2014 (212)
First recorded 1948
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Menachem" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Menahem or Menachem was the sixteenth king of the northern Israelite Kingdom of Israel".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~6,855 people named Menachem in the US. Peaked in 2014 with 212 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Menachem?

The Life Path number for Menachem is 8, associated with Power & Ambition. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 6.

Is Menachem a boy or girl name?

Menachem is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Menachem in the US?

Approximately 6,855 people in the United States are named Menachem. The name peaked in 2014 with 212 recorded uses.

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