Baby Names
26 Beautiful Christian Baby Girl Names With Their Meanings
Naomi


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Naomi is a classic Hebrew name usually said to mean “sweet†or “pleasant,†or sometimes “agreeable.†Naomi has been gaining on the popularity charts in recent years, and currently ranks well within the top 100 according to most sources. Naomi is a well-known figure in the Bible, who loses her husband and sons in a famine and ends up moving back to Bethlehem with one of her daughters-in-law, Ruth. In modern times, this lovely name is associated with various actresses and singers and other figures from pop culture. Some parents may prefer alternative spellings (Noemie, in French, or Noemi, in Italian), but no matter how you spell it, this name is a great one.