Naomi

Naomi is a given name in various languages and cultures. It is of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasantness." In the Old Testament, Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth. After the death of her husband and sons, she returned to Bethlehem with Ruth. There, Ruth married Boaz, who was a relative of Naomi's late husband. Naomi is also a Japanese name, typically spelled なおみ.

Hebrew name[edit | edit source]

The name Naomi is of Hebrew origin and means "pleasantness." In the Old Testament, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth. After the death of her husband and sons, and the subsequent famine, Naomi decided to return to her home in Bethlehem. She urged her daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah, to return to their own mothers and remarry. However, Ruth chose to stay with Naomi, famously saying, "Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God."

Japanese name[edit | edit source]

Naomi is also a common name in Japan, typically spelled なおみ. The name can have many different meanings depending on the kanji used to write it. Some possible meanings include "straight and beautiful," "honest beauty," and "above all, beauty."

People named Naomi[edit | edit source]

There are many notable people named Naomi, including:

Naomi (wrestler), ring name of American professional wrestler Trinity Fatu.
Naomi Campbell, British model and actress.
Naomi Osaka, professional tennis player representing Japan.
Naomi Klein, Canadian author, social activist, and filmmaker.
Naomi Shemer, Israeli songwriter and composer.

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