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Noomi

Female

« Noomi is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasantness," derived from "na'amah. »

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Meaning, origin, history

The name Noomi is of Hebrew origin and it means "pleasantness." It is a variant spelling of the name Naomi, which is derived from the Hebrew word "na'amah," meaning "pleasantness" or "agreeable." In the Bible, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth, who famously declared, "Call me not Naomi, but call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me" (Ruth 1:20). However, despite her initial despair, Naomi eventually found happiness again and became a symbol of resilience. The name Noomi is less common than its counterpart Naomi, but it still carries the same meanings and associations with pleasantness and agreeability.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Noomi since 1880

Total births
39
Total since 1880
Peak year
2012
12 births
in 2020
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-31%
vs previous 5 years