Alternatives to Naomi
- Noemia
Origin:
Portuguese variation of Naomi, HebrewMeaning:
"pleasantness"Description:
A classic reimagined. Noemia is a very feminine elaboration of Naomi, also spelled Noémia in Portugal and Noêmia in Brazil.
- Nogah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"brightness"Description:
A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name.
- Nola
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"white shoulder"Description:
Nola, a name with a sleek, enigmatic quality, was used for the much-pursued heroine of Spike Lee's 1986 breakout film, She's Gotta Have It, and again by Woody Allen in Match Point. It's a short form of the traditional Irish name Fionnuala. Nola reentered the US Top 1000 in 2008, for the first time in 50 years.
- Nomi
Origin:
Hebrew, Scandinavian, and JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful, pleasant, delightful "Description:
This adorable cross cultural name updates Naomi and offers an accessible Japanese option. The Scandis were the first to contract Naomi to Nomi, once again being ahead of the trend. Nomi strikes the right balance by being distinctive without seeming strange.
- Noomi
Origin:
NordicMeaning:
"pleasantness"Description:
This striking Nordic variant of Biblical Naomi is famously borne by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, best known for her role as Lisbeth Salander in the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium trilogy.
- Nori
Origin:
Japanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish,"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"Meaning:
"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"Description:
Nori is one of those names with several origins that would have no trouble assimilating into a variety of cultures. It might also be associated with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi or with the nickname Kim Kardashian and Kanye West use for their daughter North.
- Novalie
Origin:
Elaboration of Nova, LatinMeaning:
"new"Description:
Novalie combines the uber stylish and starry Nova with the trendy -lie ending, making it even more modern sounding than it was before.
- Nozomi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"wish, hope"Description:
In Japanese, Nozomi is typically written with the kanji for "wish" or "hope."
- Nyomi
Origin:
Variation of Naomi, HebrewMeaning:
"pleasantness"Description:
This spelling of Naomi guarantees you'll get the pronunciation you desire.
- Nari
- Nayaly
- Nayele
- Orpah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"a fawn"Description:
Old Testament name of the daughter-in-law of Naomi, now eclipsed by the originally misspelled Oprah.
- Omi
- Ruth
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"compassionate friend"Description:
Ruth, with its air of calm and compassion, was the third most popular name in the 1890s, remaining in the Top 10 through the 1920s. It's still in use today as some parents tiring of Rachel and Rebecca are giving Ruth a second thought. Some see such Old Testament girls’ names as Ruth and Esther rising on the heels of boy equivalents Abel and Moses.
- Salomi
Description:
Salomi is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Salome, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful.' This biblical name appears in the New Testament, though with complex associations as Salome was the woman who, according to tradition, requested the head of John the Baptist. Despite these biblical connections, the name has a beautiful, flowing quality with its melodic three syllables. Salomi, with the 'i' ending, gives the name a softer, more contemporary feel while maintaining its historical roots. The name has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has seen some usage in Greek, Finnish, and other European cultures. Salomi offers parents a name with ancient origins, spiritual connections, and a gentle, feminine sound that distinguishes it from more common biblical names.
- Tomi
Origin:
Nigerian, Japanese, or EnglishMeaning:
"wealth; twin"Description:
The short O variation of Tomi (homophonous with Tommy) was used for dozens of daughters in midcentury America, putting it firmly in grandma name territory.