Nam
1 Americannoun
noun
abbreviation
noun
abbreviation
Etymology
Origin of Nam
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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In a recent interview, Eric Nam said Kish was “fearless” in her mission to get better food on set.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Nam Jin and Na Hoon-A, widely considered South Korea's first pop "idols", pushed trot to new heights during their fierce rivalry from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
“A few IT workers can easily fund a missile,” said Nam, head of a Seoul-based North Korean human-rights group called People for Successful Corean Reunification, or PSCORE.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
"I want to be inspired by people like Empress consort Nam Phuong, King Khai Dinh, with their fashion style and the interaction between the West and the East," explained Phan.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
How’s the Nam treating you? one guy would ask, and some other guy would say, Hey, one big party, just living the night life.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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