Nimrod - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Nimrod \n(i)-m

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "we will rebel". Biblical: Nimrod "the mighty hunter" in Genesis.

A similar baby name is Njord.

Nimrod is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#80522 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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