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Naomi

Meaning: pleasantness · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

Hebrew for 'pleasantness'. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi is Ruth's loyal mother-in-law.

Famous people named Naomi

Naomi Osaka (tennis player)
Naomi Campbell (model)
Naomi Watts (actor)

Nicknames

Nomi, Mimi

Variants & related names

Noemi, Noémie, Naomie

Naomi name art

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FAQ

What does the name Naomi mean?

Naomi means “pleasantness”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Naomi a popular name?

Yes — Naomi has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Naomi?

Nomi, Mimi.

What are other forms of Naomi?

Noemi, Noémie, Naomie.

Similar names

Eliana · Gabriella · Madelyn · Eva · Eden · Maria

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.