Nepomuk

The first name Nepomuk has its origin in the figure of Saint John of Nepomuk, who hails from Bohemia in the Czech Republic. This priest was executed for maintaining the confidentiality of confession.

What does the name Nepomuk mean?

Nepomuk is a name of origin and literally means 'the one stemming from Nepomuk', 'the man from Nepomuk', or 'the one from Pomuk'. Pomuk is a town in West Bohemia, which is now known as Nepomuk. Saint John of Nepomuk, also known as 'the Silent', lived in the 14th century and is revered as the patron saint of Bohemia as well as the patron saint of bridges. An interesting literary mention of the name can be found in Thomas Mann, who introduced Nepomuk as a character in his book 'Doctor Faustus'. A female variant of the name is Nephele.

Where does the name Nepomuk come from?

The name Nepomuk likely originates from the Latin and Czech terms nepomucenus and nepomucký, which mean 'from Nepomuk'. These words refer to the West Bohemian town of Nepomuk, which is known in German as Pomuk.

How do you pronounce Nepomuk?

The pronunciation of the name Nepomuk is three syllables and is typically articulated as 'Ne-po-muk' [ˈneːpomuːk]. The name begins with a long 'e' sound, giving it a bright tonal quality. The distinctly separated syllables provide a rhythmic flow, while the concluding '-muk' with a hard 'k' sound offers a firm ending. These features give Nepomuk a traditional and characterful sound.

When is the name day of Nepomuk?

The name day for Nepomuk is celebrated on May 16.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Nepomuk enjoys considerable popularity and currently ranks 1,506th in the list of most common male first names. Its highest position was achieved in 2013 at 450th place. Over the past ten years, the name has been given about 310 times, placing it at 1,184th in the corresponding statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 908th.

Nicknames & pet names

Muggafug / Muk / Mukchen / Muki / Mukk / Mukschnuk / Nemo / Neopren / Nepi / Nepo / Nepolino / Nepomuckchen / Nepomöschen / Nepomüksche / Neposchneck / Neposchurz / Neposh / Nepromücke / Nepschluck / Nippon / Po Muck / Pomu

Famous people

• Eduard Nepomuk Kozic (Indian photographer)
• Ernest Johann Nepomuk Graf Herberstein (Austrian bishop)
• Heinrich Johann Nepomuk Edler von Crantz (physician and botanist (1722-1797))
• Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz (Luxembourgish botanist)
• Jan Nepomuk Skroup (American composer)
• Johann Nepomuk Amann (German architect)
• Johann Nepomuk Beck (singer from Hungary)
• Johann Nepomuk Cosmas Michael Denis (writer from Germany)
• Johann Nepomuk David (composer)
• Johann Nepomuk Della Croce (Austrian artist)
• Johann Nepomuk Eduard Ambrosius Nestroy (Austrian actor, singer, playwright, and satirist)
• Johann Nepomuk Ender (Austrian painter)
• Johann Nepomuk Fuchs (Austrian composer)
• Johann Nepomuk Geiger (painter and draftsman)
• Johann Nepomuk Haller (Austrian stonemason)
• Johann Nepomuk Heinemann (German photographer)
• Johann Nepomuk Hoechle (Austrian painter)
• Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser (Austrian magician)
• Johann Nepomuk Huber (German philosopher)
• Johann Nepomuk Hummel (composer and pianist)