At a Glance: Name: Nun – Meaning: Hebrew nun means 'fish' (also a Hebrew letter and Joshua's father's name); in Egyptian mythology Nun is the primordial waters – Origin: Hebrew / Egyptian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: NOON
Nun is a Hebrew / Egyptian boy's name meaning “Hebrew nun means 'fish' (also a Hebrew letter and Joshua's father's name); in Egyptian mythology Nun is the primordial waters”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Nun
Meaning: Hebrew nun means 'fish' (also a Hebrew letter and Joshua's father's name); in Egyptian mythology Nun is the primordial waters.
Origin: Hebrew / Egyptian.
How to Pronounce Nun
Phonetic: NOON IPA: /nuːn/
Popularity of Nun
Nun doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Nun
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