Naomi: meaning of the Hebrew name
נָעֳמִי
Pronounced nah-oh-MEE
Meaning of Naomi
Naomi is written נעמי or נעומי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
נעמי Girl, Biblical
Naomi comes from noam, pleasantness and sweetness. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi was Ruth's mother-in-law, who received from her a loyalty and love like no other.
נעומי Girl, Biblical
Naomi comes from noam, pleasantness and sweetness. She is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Book of Ruth, a symbol of devotion and love.
And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth-lehem in Judah. And they came into the field of Moab, and continued there.
וְשֵׁם הָאִישׁ אֱלִימֶלֶךְ וְשֵׁם אִשְׁתּוֹ נׇעֳמִי וְשֵׁם שְׁנֵי־בָנָיו ׀ מַחְלוֹן וְכִלְיוֹן אֶפְרָתִים מִבֵּית לֶחֶם יְהוּדָה וַיָּבֹאוּ שְׂדֵי־מוֹאָב וַיִּהְיוּ־שָׁם׃
Naomi in Hebrew
Naomi is written נעמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָעֳמִי). Other spellings: נעומי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- עAyin
- מMem
- יYod
Gematria value: 170 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpleasantness
- Pronunciationnah-oh-MEE
- Hebrewנעמי
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsנעומי
Popularity in Israel
נעמי
In 2024, Naomi (נעמי) ranked #30 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (549 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #25, in 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 549 |
| 2023 | 34 | 495 |
| 2022 | 28 | 535 |
| 2021 | 31 | 550 |
| 2020 | 31 | 512 |
| 2019 | 29 | 555 |
| 2018 | 30 | 573 |
| 2017 | 29 | 576 |
| 2016 | 32 | 537 |
| 2015 | 25 | 600 |
| 2014 | 29 | 547 |
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 Naomi
What does the name Naomi mean?
Naomi comes from noam, pleasantness and sweetness. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi was Ruth's mother-in-law, who received from her a loyalty and love like no other.
How do you pronounce Naomi?
Naomi is pronounced nah-oh-MEE in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Naomi in Hebrew?
Naomi is written נעמי in Hebrew (with vowel points: נָעֳמִי). Other spellings: נעומי.
Is Naomi a biblical name?
Yes. Naomi appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Ruth 1:2 (spelled נעומי).
How popular is the name Naomi in Israel?
In 2024, Naomi (נעמי) ranked #30 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (549 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #25, in 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Naomi?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נעמי adds up to 170 (Nun 50 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40 + Yod 10).
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