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Unisex Name

Noam

ˈno.ʔam
ˈnoʊm
nɔ.am
Overview

Gender

masculine & feminine

Origin

Categories

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bluegrass musicians
Elder Scrolls characters
happiness
isograms
linguists
philosophers
top 10 in Israel
virtues

Writing Systems

נוֹעַםHebrew
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
77/100
formal65%
wholesome120%
strong65%
refined80%
strange65%
simple140%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

Noam is a Hebrew name that means "gentleness", "pleasantness", or "peacefulness". It originated as the male version of Na'omi (English: "Naomi" or "Noémie") but has evolved into a unisex name commonly used in Hebrew-speaking communities. The name is celebrated on 7 December as its common name day.

Etymology

Original Form:

נעם/נועם

Evolution:

Originally a male variant of Na'omi, now used for any gender.

Source:

Hebrew

Related Names

naʿam

Root

Naama

Variants

Noham

Variants

Naamah

Other Languages & Cultures

Na'ama

Other Languages & Cultures

Nóam

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