Does my hebrew name make sense

[tonightwetaco]

Thank you for taking a look at my question.

I have no thought about my Hebrew name for a long time but I recently married and it was necessary for Ketubah. I told my Rabbi that my Hebrew name is Nachanan (Noch-ha-non). He seemed a bit puzzled by I explained that my mother told me it meant "Gift from G-d". Does this make sense and can anyone offer any insight? I am almost positive I misspelled it hence the attempt at spelling it phonetically.

Thanks!

[searchinmyroots]

I think your Rabbi would have the best insight.

Maybe it comes from the word "nachas"?

[tonightwetaco]

I think your Rabbi would have the best insight.

Maybe it comes from the word "nachas"?

yes that makes sense to me, but as I said my Rabbi had never heard of it.

I ran into the Rabbi that actually gave me my Hebrew name and he didn't bat an eye when I reminded him. I guess its possible to make up a Hebrew name or really do whatever you want?

[Chavak]

I've heard of Nachama but not Nachanan. But no matter, mazel tov on getting married!

[tonightwetaco]

I've heard of Nachama but not Nachanan. But no matter, mazel tov on getting married!

thanks, Chavak!

[robrecht]

Perhaps it is based on נֶחָמָה (nechamah): comfort. 

Psa. 119,50 This is my comfort in my distress,
that your promise gives me life.

Job 6,10 This would be my consolation;
I would even exult in unrelenting pain;
for I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

The name of the prophet Nehemiah (נְחֶמְיָה), 'God' has comforted, is based on this root.

Perhaps a shortened form of 'he has comforted us' nachamanu.