Meaning and Origin
What does the name Noma mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
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User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from the United Arab Emirates, the name Noma means "Living in abundance and ease. Grace. Blessings".
Etymology: NL., fr. Gr. �, lit., a feeding. See Name
- Acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
From New Latin noma from Latin nomē from Ancient Greek νομή (nomḗ, “spreading (of sores)”) from νέμω (némō, “feed, devour, spread (of sores)”)
- (medicine) A gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.
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