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Naomi

American  
[ney-oh-mee, -mahy, ney-oh-mahy, -mee] / neɪˈoʊ mi, -maɪ, ˈneɪ oʊˌmaɪ, -ˌmi /

noun

  1. the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.

  2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “pleasant.”


Naomi British  
/ ˈneɪəmɪ /

noun

  1. Douay spelling: NoemiOld Testament the mother-in-law of Ruth (Ruth 1:2)

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Justice Minister and Alliance leader Naomi Long said she "strongly" condemned the attacks.

From BBC

Mother Naomi and father Sandy, despite impressive careers and “enough money,” proved terribly, woundingly wrong for each other.

From Los Angeles Times

Kendall also struggles in his romantic relationships, first with his ex-wife Rava and later in his relationship with girlfriend Naomi Pierce.

From Los Angeles Times

Elsewhere on the rooftop, Naomi Hearts, a 25-year-old creator known for her comedy and fashion content, filmed another video.

From New York Times

“Converging Movements,” Naomi M. Jackson’s history of dance at the 92nd Street Y, suggested several factors.

From New York Times