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Naomi

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

noun

  1. the mother-in-law of Ruth and the great-grandmother of David. Ruth 1.
  2. a female given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “pleasant.”


Naomi

/ ˈneɪəmɪ /

noun

  1. Old Testament the mother-in-law of Ruth (Ruth 1:2) Douay spellingNoemi
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Example Sentences

Naomi is a really likable, wonderful human being, so I was glad it was the first day because it was before I knew her.

From Salon

Musicians' Union general secretary Naomi Pohl said it was "certainly positive to see the artistic vision coming through in the announcement from ENO and we wish to see them flourish and grow".

From BBC

The costumes of Naomi Yoshida deserve their own glossy catalog, so vibrant are the colors and so expressive the silhouettes.

Far from all Londoners falling back on dull neutrals, Durran found red was “in the fashion ether at the time”; makeup designer Naomi Donne also goes crimson for Rita’s lipstick.

Justice Minister Naomi Long unveiled a commemorative ceramic Poppy Wreath at the the Northern Ireland Prison Service annual remembrance ceremony on Friday.

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