Naomi
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6.3
A woman who is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Bible
- proper noun
- /neɪˈoʊmi/
- Literature
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Noemí
- In the Book of Ruth, Naomi played a crucial role as Ruth's mother-in-law.
- see Ruth and Naomi
Examples
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Naomi encouraged Ruth to glean in the fields of Boaz.
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After the loss of her husband, Naomi decided to return to her homeland with Ruth.
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But if anyone can save Naomi, it's him.
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It's actually worse because of Naomi, and because of what happened to you.
Fiction book (1995) -
Yeah, very similar to yours, Naomi.
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At the moment I like Naomi.
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Do you like this car, Naomi?
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Where are we going, Naomi?
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Naomi, smile for your daddy.
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"I have one idea for everyone to consider," Naomi spoke even more loudly this time.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
8.1
A woman in the Bible who is Ruth's mother-in-law
is the same figure but spelled using the alternate common English form
Surface Forms
Naomi main
Etymology
Naomi comes from Hebrew, from the word na'am that means 'pleasant' or 'pleasantness'. So the Bible's Naomi and people named Naomi today carry the idea of being pleasant, kind, or bringing comfort.