Nachshon

Nachshon Meaning & Origin

About Nachshon
The name "Nachshon" is of Hebrew origin and holds significant meaning in Jewish tradition. It is derived from the Hebrew word "nachshol," which means "serpent" or "snake." In the Bible, Nachshon is known as the son of Amminadab and the prince of the tribe of Judah. He is famously remembered for his courageous act of faith, being the first to step into the Red Sea during the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. As a result, the name "Nachshon" has come to symbolize bravery, leadership, and the willingness to take bold actions.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Nachshon are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NKXN
🗽 NYSIIS
NACA
🔊 Soundex
N020205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 SH K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/nachshon*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NKXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nachshon in Braille

Here's how to represent Nachshon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Nachshon in braille

How to Spell the Name Nachshon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Nachshon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nachshon in sign language

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