Nechama \n(e)-cha-ma\ as a girl's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Nechama is "comfort, solace". A male form, Nachum, is the name of a minor prophet in the Bible. Nehemiah is also a related name.

Nechama has 5 variant forms: Nachmanit, Nachuma, Nechamah, Nechamit and Nehamah.