Naomi: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“my delight; pleasant”

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نومی

נעמי

Naomi (نومی, Hebrew נעמי) is a Christian girl’s name that means “my delight; pleasant”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Naomi.

Naomi at a glance

Meaning: my delight; pleasant
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Faith: Christian
Say it: nay-oh-mee
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Naomi

In English: my delight; pleasant
اردو میں معنی: میری خوشی؛ دلکش

Origin and history of Naomi

From Hebrew Naomi, meaning 'my delight'. Urdu Bible form نعومی.

Base wordHebrew Naomi

How to say and write Naomi

Say it: nay-oh-mee3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Naomi
Urdu: نومی
Original script: נעמי
Other spellings: Noemi
Known bearer: Naomi, mother-in-law of Ruth
Themes: Joy Beauty

Sibling names for Naomi

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Naomi.

Names like Naomi

Questions about the name Naomi

What does the name Naomi mean?

Naomi means “my delight; pleasant”. In Urdu: میری خوشی؛ دلکش. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Naomi a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Naomi is a girl’s name.

Is Naomi a Christian name?

Yes. Naomi is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Naomi, meaning 'my delight'. Urdu Bible form نعومی.

How do you pronounce Naomi?

Say it “nay-oh-mee”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Naomi in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Naomi is written نومی. In its original script: נעמי.

What are other spellings of Naomi?

Naomi is also spelled Noemi.

Who is a famous person named Naomi?

Naomi, mother-in-law of Ruth

Is the meaning of Naomi verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.