Noemi
- proper noun
- /noʊˈiːmi/
- Literature
- In the Book of Ruth, Noemi was Ruth's mother-in-law who played a significant role in her story.
- Noemi Reyes
- Noemi Ponce Sigler
- Noemi Hogan
Examples
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Many people admire Noemi for her wise advice to Ruth during difficult times.
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The character Noemi symbolizes loyalty and devotion in the biblical narrative.
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Would you pass the sugar, Noemi?
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Secret it would have to remain, except, of course, his wife, Noemi.
Fiction book (1993) -
Noemi: Are we that old already?
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"I'll leave that to you, Noemi."
Fiction book (1999) -
After several days of travel, he arrived home to an overjoyed Noemi.
Fiction book (1993) -
Captain Noemi Reyes walked out of the building into bright afternoon sunshine.
Fiction book (1999) -
I am Noemi Reyes, now captain of the Margaret Brent.
Fiction book (1999) -
Noemi, what would you tell your readers about a man who dangles a secret in front of you?
Synonyms
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A woman who is Ruth's mother-in-law in the Bible
Surface Forms
Etymology
Noemi is a form of the Hebrew name Naomi, which means 'pleasant'. In the Bible she is the mother-in-law of Ruth, and that meaning helps you remember her gentle, comforting role and the hope in her story.