A name from Scripture
Naomi
nay-OH-mee
Meaning
Pleasant; My delight
Hebrew origin · Girl · First in Ruth
What it points to
Naomi's journey from bitterness to blessing teaches that God restores joy to those who endure — transforming 'Mara' back to 'Naomi.'
Verses · King James Version
“Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.”
Ruth 1:20
“And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi.”
Ruth 4:17