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Naomi
Naomi is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. Meaning "pleasant" or "gentle," it is a popular choice among followers of the Torah. Naomi frequently features throughout the Hebrew Bible as a compassionate woman who faces many challenges throughout life. After overcoming adversity, she returns to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth. With a lyrical name like Naomi, you can celebrate your new arrival's sweet nature and honor your faith at the same time.
Hebrew
Female
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Traits
- Graceful
- Kind-hearted
- Sophisticated
- Peaceful
Compatibility
Naomi pairs well with both classic and modern sibling names. It also makes a lovely middle name choice, adding a touch of elegance and grace. Culturally, Naomi fits nicely in both traditional and contemporary naming styles.
Graceful
Kind-hearted
Sophisticated
Peaceful
Spotlight
Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Naomi Judd
Musician
Born: January 11, 1946 · Ashland, Kentucky, USA
Naomi Campbell
Model
Born: May 22, 1970 · Streatham, London, England
Naomi Watts
Actress
Born: September 28, 1968 · Shoreham, Kent, England
Similar Names
Ivan
God is gracious
Ryan
Little King
Frank
Frenchman or free man
Austin
Great, Magnificent, Magestic
Uma
Tranquility, fame, splendor
Aaron
Mountain of strength, strong, exalted
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Naomi Original form
- נָעֳמִי Hebrew
- ナオミ Japanese Katakana
- 나오미 Korean Hangul
- 娜奥米 Chinese (Simplified)
- ناعومي Arabic
- नाओमी Hindi/Devanagari
- ნაომი Georgian
- นาโอมี Thai
Frequently Asked Questions about Naomi
- What does Naomi mean?
- Pleasant, gentle
- What is the origin of Naomi?
- Naomi has Hebrew origins.
- Is Naomi popular?
- Naomi has been viewed 108 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Naomi?
- Similar names include Ivan, Ryan, Frank, Austin, Uma.
- How do you pronounce Naomi?
- Naomi is pronounced NAY-o-mee.
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