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Naomi name meaning
Last Name
120
in the U.S.
in 2010
120
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Naomi mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Naomi
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
58%
Japanese
18%
English
18%
Indonesian
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Naomi means "Pleasant, sweet".
- A submission from New Zealand says the name Naomi means "Joyful, pleasant, sweet" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Washington, U.S., the name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "Sweet & pleasant, or 'sweetness'".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Naomi means "Pleasant and Beautiful" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "Pleasantness".
- 3 submissions from all over the world agree the name Naomi means "Pleasant" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to a user from Pennsylvania, U.S., the name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "Pleasantness; pleasure".
- 2 submissions from Indiana, U.S. agree the name Naomi means "Sweetness of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A submission from Texas, U.S. says the name Naomi means "Goodness sweet" and is of English origin.
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Naomi is of English origin and means "Sweetness".
- 2 submissions from Philippines and South Africa agree the name Naomi means "PLEASENTNESS" and is of English / Hebrew origin.
- 2 people from North Carolina, U.S. agree the name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "joy".
- According to 2 people from India, the name Naomi is of Hebrew / Latin origin and means "Happiness".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- The mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
Wiktionary
From Hebrew נָעֳמִי (no'omí, literally “my pleasantness”), from נועם נֹעַם (nó'am, “pleasantness”) + ־ִי (-í, “my, of me”).
- The mother-in-law of the Biblical figure Ruth.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Borrowed from Japanese なおみ (Naomi).
- A female given name from Japanese.
Naomi was also found in the following language(s): Faroese, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Naomi
Notable Persons Named Naomi
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1986. Naomi was given the name Naomi Ellen Watts by her parent Peter Watts (road manager) on September 28th, 1968 in Shoreham, Kent, England, United Kingdom.
Naomi Scott
Naomi Scott is an actress and singer. She was most active from 2008 to present. Naomi was born on May 6th, 1993 in London.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi was given the name Naomi Elaine Campbell on May 22nd, 1970 in Streatham.
Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein is a non-fiction writer. She has been prominent since 1999. Naomi was born on May 8th, 1970 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Naomi Wolf
Naomi Wolf is a writer. Naomi was born on November 12th, 1962 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Naomi Russell
Naomi was born on September 25th, 1983 in Los Angeles.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Naomi
Notable Persons With the Last Name Naomi
Terra Naomi
Terra Naomi is a rock music and alternative rock singing and songwriter. She plays Guitar and Piano. Terra was born in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Naomi
Naomi is a pop and pop rock musician. She plays Vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, and ukulele. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2012 to present. Naomi was given the name Naomi Rhianna Higginson on June 29th, 1996 in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Naomi | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 74.17% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.33% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 12.50% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Naomi
People with the last name Naomi are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Naomi
| #49 | Classic Girl Names |
| #19 | Vintage Girl Names |