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Nahor

Nahor is a Hebrew name meaning "snorer" or "snorting." It carries biblical significance as the name of Abraham's brother and signifies strength and stability.

Updated: May 9, 2025
Updated: May 9, 2025
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Baby Name Origin and Meaning

Nahor is a Hebrew name that means "snorer" or "snorting." In the Bible, Nahor was the name of the brother of Abraham who fathered twelve sons. The name may also symbolize strength and stability, drawing from its biblical origins.

Gender: Male

Origin: Israel

Syllables: 2

Pronunciation: The name Nahor is pronounced "NAY-hor"

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