Noam: meaning of the Hebrew name
נוֹעַם
Pronounced NO-ahm
Meaning of Noam
Noam stands for pleasantness, gentleness and sweetness, echoing the verse in Proverbs: "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." Used for both boys and girls.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
דְּרָכֶיהָ דַרְכֵי־נֹעַם וְכָל־נְתִיבוֹתֶיהָ שָׁלוֹם׃
Noam in Hebrew
Noam is written נועם in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹעַם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- נNun
- וVav
- עAyin
- מMem
Gematria value: 166 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpleasantness
- PronunciationNO-ahm
- Hebrewנועם
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Noam ranked #14 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (990 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2014.
In 2024, Noam ranked #91 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (199 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #44, in 2014.
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All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies | Rank (girls) | Babies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 990 | 91 | 199 |
| 2023 | 10 | 1,080 | 74 | 247 |
| 2022 | 7 | 1,228 | 74 | 246 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1,191 | 65 | 281 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1,221 | 67 | 263 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1,285 | 64 | 298 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1,307 | 64 | 325 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1,369 | 62 | 338 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1,547 | 53 | 383 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1,510 | 55 | 359 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1,694 | 44 | 392 |
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 Noam
What does the name Noam mean?
Noam stands for pleasantness, gentleness and sweetness, echoing the verse in Proverbs: "Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace." Used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Noam?
Noam is pronounced NO-ahm in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Noam in Hebrew?
Noam is written נועם in Hebrew (with vowel points: נוֹעַם).
Is Noam a biblical name?
Yes. Noam appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Proverbs 3:17.
How popular is the name Noam in Israel?
In 2024, Noam ranked #14 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (990 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2014. In 2024, Noam ranked #91 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (199 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #44, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Noam?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling נועם adds up to 166 (Nun 50 + Vav 6 + Ayin 70 + Mem 40).
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