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Nam

¹ American

[nahm, nam] / nɑm, næm /

Or 'Nam

noun

Informal.

Vietnam.

Nam ² American

[nahm] / nɑm /

noun

a former name of Chao Phraya.

NAM ³ American

Or N.A.M.

abbreviation

National Association of Manufacturers.

Nam ¹ British

/ næm /

noun

informal Vietnam

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NAM ² British

abbreviation

Namibia (international car registration)

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Etymology

Origin of Nam

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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Orla had been travelling around South East Asia before starting a degree at Durham University, Viet Nam News said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In a recent interview, Eric Nam said Kish was “fearless” in her mission to get better food on set.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 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

I felt a little guilty about waiting until I got to Nam to think about God.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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