Hebrew · Japanese

Naomi

Pronounced nay-OH-meeShare

Meaning: My pleasantness

  • Girl
  • Top 100
  • 3 syllables
  • Bridge name

The story

Naomi means pleasantness in Hebrew. Japanese Naomi is an independent name whose meaning depends on the kanji used.

Also means

What Naomi means in its other languages.

  • Japanesedepends on kanji; one spelling combines straight and beautiful

Nicknames

  • Nomi
  • Nay
  • Mimi
  • Nae

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Top 100

One of the 100 most popular names in the US.

Similar position in the latest US rankings

Style

Origins

Naomi comes from Hebrew and Japanese. It’s a bridge name, with roots in more than one culture.

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