Naomi (given name)
Naomi is an English name meaning "enjoyment, pleasure" in Hebrew and Arabic.[1] The pronunciation of the name is [ ney-oh-mee, -mahy, ney-oh-mahy, -mee ]. [2]Noemie is a version used in French-speaking countries. It is also a Japanese name, meaning various things depending on the kanji used. This name was ranked #54 on the US Popular Names in 2021. [3]
| Naomi | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Hebrew, Japanese |
| Meaning | Enjoyment, pleasure |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Noemi |
People
- Naomi (in the Book of Ruth in the Bible)
- Noemi (trance music), Dutch singer
- Naomi Klein, Canadian journalist, author and activist
- Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet
- Naomi Novik, American novelist
- Naomi Wolf, bestselling American writer
- Naomi Campbell, well-known British fashion model
- Naomi Chazan, Israeli politician
- Naomi Shindou, Japanese seiyuu
- Naomi Nagasawa, Japanese seiyuu, now known as Nao Nagasawa
- Naomi Uemura, first person to reach the North Pole solo
- Naomi Watts, English-born Australian actress and producer
- Naomi Russell, Australian gymnast
- Naomi Judd, American country music singer and songwriter
- Naomi Shemer, Israeli songwriter
- Naomi Phoenix, UK pop/rock singer and songwriter. Released music branded "Naomi".
- Naomi Scott, British actress, singer, musician, dancer
- Naomi Watanabe, Japanese comedian
In music:
- Noemí Carrión (Naymi), a Spanish singer and actress
In fiction:
- Naomi Hunter, character in Metal Gear Solid
- Naomi Wildman, fictional character in Star Trek
- Naomi Dorrit, a character from the TV series Lost
- Naomi, a minor character from the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Den-O.
References
- ↑ "Naomi name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ "Definition of Naomi | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ↑ OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-24.