Naum Elias Yaqub Palakh (February 1868 – February 5, 1930), better known as Naum Faiq, was one of the founding fathers of modern Assyrian nationalism during the early 20th century. He was a teacher and writer throughout his life. A Syriac Orthodox Christian, he emphasized the importance of unity among Assyrians and encouraged his community to depart from "tribal mentality."