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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It is “unusual” to see three dissenting votes at a BOJ meeting, said Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities strategist Naomi Muguruma, viewing the outcome as a hawkish hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
"We've just filled up the van and it's cost us just short of £130. How is that doable? To just carry on filling up your van each time," Naomi says.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Keyboardist Luke Crown, 18, and singer Naomi Simon, 19, were practising for a May concert.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
“Oh no, I am so sorry. May his memory be a blessing,” Naomi says.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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