Nachshon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Nachshon

"In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2015 👥 5 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
5
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Nachshon Mean?

In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon, and is within modern Rabbinical contexts often transliterated as Nachshon.

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In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers. In the King James Version, the name is spelled Naashon, and is within modern Rabbinical contexts often transliterated as Nachshon.

Root Element
Nachshon
Core Meaning
"In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Nachshon

N 5
A 1
C 3
H 8
S 1
H 8
O 6
N 5
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
3
Personality
Creativity & Expression

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Nachshon in Numbers

5 US bearers
2015 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Nachshon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "In the Hebrew Bible, Nahshon was a tribal leader of the Judahites during the wilderness wanderings of the Book of Numbers".

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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. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~5 people named Nachshon in the US. Peaked in 2015 with 5 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Nachshon?

The Life Path number for Nachshon is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 3.

Is Nachshon a boy or girl name?

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

How many people are named Nachshon in the US?

Approximately 5 people in the United States are named Nachshon. The name peaked in 2015 with 5 recorded uses.

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