Naomi

noun

Na·​o·​mi nā-ˈō-mē How to pronounce Naomi (audio)
: the mother-in-law of the Old Testament heroine Ruth

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Nāʽŏmī

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Naomi was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Naomi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Naomi. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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