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Female Name

Naamah

ˈneɪ̯.ə.mə
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

biblical women
daughters
demons
goodness
happiness
joy
wives
wives of Brigham Young

Writing Systems

נַעֲמָהAncient Hebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
classic80%
natural65%
wholesome80%
strange120%
serious80%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Naamah means 'pleasant' in Hebrew. It is a name of significant historical and cultural importance, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of both a daughter of Lamech and a wife of Solomon. Some later Jewish texts also identify Naamah as the name of Noah's wife, although she is not named in the Old Testament.

Etymology

Original Form:

Na'amah

Evolution:

The name has retained its original form and meaning over centuries, with minor variations in spelling and pronunciation.

Source:

Hebrew

Related Names

naʿam

Root

Na'ama

Other Languages & Cultures

Naama

Other Languages & Cultures

Noam

Other Languages & Cultures

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