Naama: meaning of the Hebrew name
נַעֲמָה
Pronounced nah-ah-MAH
Meaning of Naama
Naama means pleasantness and sweetness, from the same root as Noam. In the Bible, Naamah sister of Tubal-cain is one of the first women mentioned by name.
And Zillah, she also bore Tubal-cain, the forger of every cutting instrument of brass and iron; and the sister of Tubal-cain was Naamah.
וְצִלָּה גַם־הִוא יָלְדָה אֶת־תּוּבַל קַיִן לֹטֵשׁ כׇּל־חֹרֵשׁ נְחֹשֶׁת וּבַרְזֶל וַאֲחוֹת תּוּבַל־קַיִן נַעֲמָה׃
Naama in Hebrew
Naama is written נעמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַעֲמָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- עAyin
- מMem
- הHe
Gematria value: 165 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpleasantness
- Pronunciationnah-ah-MAH
- Hebrewנעמה
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Naama ranked #57 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (307 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #45, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57 | 307 |
| 2023 | 56 | 311 |
| 2022 | 57 | 324 |
| 2021 | 63 | 294 |
| 2020 | 56 | 318 |
| 2019 | 61 | 323 |
| 2018 | 66 | 299 |
| 2017 | 65 | 329 |
| 2016 | 59 | 351 |
| 2015 | 45 | 384 |
| 2014 | 47 | 378 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Naama
What does the name Naama mean?
Naama means pleasantness and sweetness, from the same root as Noam. In the Bible, Naamah sister of Tubal-cain is one of the first women mentioned by name.
How do you pronounce Naama?
Naama is pronounced nah-ah-MAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Naama in Hebrew?
Naama is written נעמה in Hebrew (with vowel points: נַעֲמָה).
Is Naama a biblical name?
Yes. Naama appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:22.
How popular is the name Naama in Israel?
In 2024, Naama ranked #57 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (307 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #45, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Naama?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נעמה adds up to 165 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + He 5).
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