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How to pronounce Naomi (nay-OH-mee)

Naomi

nay-OH-mee

nayOHmee

Hebrew origin meaning pleasantness. Three syllables, stress on the second.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning pleasantness. Three syllables, stress on the second.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
pleasantness, sweetness

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Nay
  • Nomes
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Mother-in-law of Ruth in the Book of Ruth.

Notable people

  • Naomi Campbell (British model)
  • Naomi Watts (English-Australian actress)

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