Nam: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: n-ahm
Origin: Vietnam
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Region Origin: East Asia, Southeast Asia
Meaning: South

The name "Nam " is of Korean origin, meaning "south. " It is derived from the Uiryeong Nam clan and its founder Nam Min, who was given the family name Nam after his southern hometown in Runan County, China. The name has been used in various cultures, including Vietnamese and Chinese, where It means "south. " Over time, the name has become more popular globally, symbolizing southern origins and cultural heritage.

Nam Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nam is currently #10401 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nam is currently #4517 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Nam is currently #5094 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Nam is currently #2240 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nam is currently #5230 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nam is currently #2281 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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