Nehemiah
neh-HEM-ee-uh
A biblical name meaning “whom Jehovah comforts” or “the Lord comforts.”
Meaning
Nehemiah comes from Hebrew, traditionally explained as nḥhm-Yah, meaning “Jehovah comforts” or “whom Jehovah comforts.” The name is best known from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, associated with comfort, aid, and restoration.
Origin
HebrewEnglishmasculine
Fun fact
In older English usage, Nehemiah was sometimes affectionately shortened to forms like Neddy or Neh.