Naomi
Americannoun
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the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
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a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “pleasant.”
noun
Example Sentences
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Those who grew up during the Golden Age of Disney Channel like myself have been well aware of Naomi Scott’s vocal prowess — bold yet playful and honey-sweet.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
The family members were identified as Sergio Leon, 38, Herminia Hernandez, 39, Antonio Leon, 36, and 4 year-old twins Naomi and Nyah Leon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
World number one Aryna Sabalenka praised the support of the crowd - and even moonwalked on court - after beating Naomi Osaka in straight sets to advance to her fourth consecutive French Open quarter-final.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He and his wife, Naomi, have two children.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“Mother, it really is Naomi, with baby Preciada!”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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