Boy name
Nissim name meaning
“miracles; extraordinary divine acts”
Nissim means miracles or extraordinary divine acts. It comes from Hebrew nissim and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The source word is the plural of nes, meaning a miracle. This singular and plural relationship explains its structure, while its imagery draws on extraordinary events in traditional narratives.
What does Nissim mean?
Miracles; extraordinary divine acts
In Turkish: mucizeler, olağanüstü ilahî olaylar
Nissim expresses the idea of miracles in the plural rather than a single event. In Hebrew naming tradition it connects with religious texts and narratives. Its imagery evokes divine help beyond the ordinary course of events, and the spellings Nisim and Nessim belong to the same name family.
Origin of the name Nissim
From Hebrew nissim, 'miracles'. It is the plural of nes, meaning 'a miracle'.
How to pronounce Nissim
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nissim/ |
Is Nissim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nissim is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nissim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Nissim
- Nissim Kohen · b. 1930
- Nissim Zacouto · b. 1890
FAQ about the name Nissim
What is the meaning of Nissim?
Nissim means “miracles; extraordinary divine acts”. From Hebrew nissim, 'miracles'. It is the plural of nes, meaning 'a miracle'.
Is Nissim a boy’s name?
Yes, Nissim is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nissim in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nissim nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nissim?
Nissim is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Nissim have?
Nissim has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nissim?
Nissim does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nissim?
Notable people named Nissim include Nissim Kohen, Nissim Zacouto.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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