Nissim

נִסִּים

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Mizrahi
• Meaning: miracles

• Nissim means "miracles" in Hebrew, and it has long been a way for families to express profound gratitude, often given to a child whose arrival felt like an answered prayer. The name carries deep roots in Mizrahi communities, where it has been passed down through generations with reverence and love. Its joyful meaning makes it a celebration every time someone says it out loud.

  Israeli-born musician Nissim Black, who journeyed from hip-hop in Seattle to Orthodox life in Jerusalem, has brought fresh global attention to the name. As Mizrahi names gain well-deserved visibility in the wider Jewish naming landscape, Nissim stands out for both its meaning and its musicality. A name that enters a room with warmth and gratitude, and never leaves anyone unmoved.

• Alternate Spellings: Nisim
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Naimah
  ,
  Aliza
  ,
  Hikmat
  ,
  Sason
• Theme: blessing