Naomi (given name)

Naomi is an English name meaning "enjoyment, pleasure" in Hebrew and Arabic.[1] The pronunciation of the name is [ ney-oh-mee, -mahy, ney-oh-mahy, -mee ]. [2] Noemie is a version used in French-speaking countries. It is also a Japanese name, meaning various things depending on the kanji used. This name was ranked #54 on the US Popular Names in 2021. [3]

Naomi
GenderFemale
Origin
Language(s)Hebrew
MeaningEnjoyment, pleasure
Other names
Related namesNoemi

People

  • Naomi (in the Book of Ruth in the Bible)
  • Noemi (trance music), Dutch singer
  • Naomi Klein, Canadian journalist, author and activist
  • Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet
  • Naomi Novik, American novelist
  • Naomi Wolf, bestselling American writer
  • Naomi Campbell, well-known British fashion model
  • Naomi Chazan, Israeli politician
  • Naomi Shindou, Japanese seiyuu
  • Naomi Nagasawa, Japanese seiyuu, now known as Nao Nagasawa
  • Naomi Uemura, first person to reach the North Pole solo
  • Naomi Watts, English-born Australian actress and producer
  • Naomi Russell, Australian gymnast
  • Naomi Judd, American country music singer and songwriter
  • Naomi Shemer, Israeli songwriter
  • Naomi Phoenix, UK pop/rock singer and songwriter. Released music branded "Naomi".
  • Naomi Scott, British actress, singer, musician, dancer

In music:

  • Noemí Carrión (Naymi), a Spanish singer and actress

In fiction:

References

  1. "Naomi name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. "Definition of Naomi | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
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