Hebrew · Girl name
Naomi
“pleasantness”
About the name Naomi
Naomi is derived from the Hebrew word for ‘pleasantness’. Naomi is a significant figure in the Book of Ruth in the Bible: after losing her husband and sons in Moab she returns to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth, and she asks to be called Mara, meaning bitter, because of her grief. The name is widely used in Jewish communities and beyond. Well-known bearers include the British model Naomi Campbell and the actress Naomi Watts.
- Meaning
- pleasantness
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- nay-OH-mee(3 syl.)
Middle names for Naomi
- Naomi Grace
- Naomi Elizabeth
- Naomi Marie
- Naomi Anne
- Naomi Joy
Questions about Naomi
- What does Naomi mean?
- Naomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness".
- How do you pronounce Naomi?
- Naomi is pronounced nay-OH-mee, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Naomi?
- Variants of Naomi include Noemi, Nomi, Nayomi, Naomie.
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