Naomi

[ ney-oh-mee, -mahy, ney-oh-mahy, -mee ]

/ neɪˈoʊ mi, -maɪ, ˈneɪ oʊˌmaɪ, -ˌmi /

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noun

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

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

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Words nearby Naomi

Nanticoke, Nantong, Nantucket, nanua, Naoise, Naomi, naos, nap, napa, napa cabbage, Napaeae

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How to use Naomi in a sentence

The outcome of Naomi withdrawing from Roland-Garros is unfortunate.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, says she will ‘take some time away from the court’|Chuck Culpepper|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
We wish her the best and quickest possible recovery, and we look forward to having Naomi at our Tournament next year.
Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open, says she will ‘take some time away from the court’|Chuck Culpepper|May 31, 2021|Washington Post
He notes, with pride, that his daughter Naomi is publishing her first novel shortly after his.
Kazuo Ishiguro on How His New Novel Klara and the Sun Is a Celebration of Humanity|Dan Stewart|March 2, 2021|Time
I know I’ve talked to Naomi, I also know Heidi Klum a little bit, and both have talked to me over the years a little bit about some of the pressures they felt.
Christy Turlington, the Model Activist|Eugene Robinson|November 11, 2020|Ozy

It’s interesting with Naomi because we’ve been so close over the years.
Christy Turlington, the Model Activist|Eugene Robinson|November 11, 2020|Ozy
The recent book by June Carbone and Naomi Cahn, Marriage Markets, suggests that I was on the wrong track.
The Real Enemy of Marital Bliss Are Those Most Opposed to Marriage Equality|Jay Michaelson|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But for true diva status, you need to hurl a phone at an assistant (Naomi Campbell).
Ariana Grande, This Is How to Be a Diva|Tim Teeman|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
[Director] Naomi Foner is the one that told me that Gertrude Stein quote.
Jenny Lewis on 'The Voyager,' the End of Rilo Kiley, and High School Classmate Angelina Jolie|Marlow Stern|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Naomi Foner has an impressive set of Hollywood accomplishments.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Naomi Foner on What It Means to Be ‘Very Good Girls’|Jamie Lee Curtis|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Naomi Campbell won TV personality of the year and Paloma Faith scooped the solo artist prize.
Dame Helen Mirren - Being 70's Gonna Be "F***ing Awesome"!|Tom Sykes|June 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
W'y, Naomi doesn't earn enough in a year to pay for it, I'd have you to know.'
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin
An' if you want Naomi the night, keep 'er, so long as we know.
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin
And I shall take Naomi with me, and let her have a holiday for the rest of the day,' she announced.
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin
Naomi had nothing to do with it; she's too fond of Miss Sarah,' said Nancy.
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin
Sarah coloured violently, and Naomi wondered what made her do so.
Sarah's School Friend|May Baldwin

British Dictionary definitions for Naomi

Naomi

/ (ˈneɪəmɪ) /

noun

Old Testament the mother-in-law of Ruth (Ruth 1:2)Douay spelling: Noemi

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