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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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Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long said those carrying out violent acts were "weaponising genuine hurt, concern and anger" that people are feeling.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

It’s safe to say that Naomi Ramírez, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Family members, including her granddaughter Naomi, were brought to testify.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“All right, then. Let’s get everyone else too, and go break this record,” Naomi says.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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