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    Enter a name to see what it means in Scripture, the language it comes from, and the King James Version verses where it appears. 1,332 names searchable, free and without signup.

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    Naomi

    Pronounced nay-OH-mee

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Naomi appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 1:20.
    Meaning
    "Pleasant; My delight"
    Origin
    Hebrew

    Naomi means 'pleasant' or 'my delight' in Hebrew. In the Book of Ruth, Naomi's story moves from bitter loss to beautiful restoration. After losing her husband and sons, she returned to Bethlehem with her devoted daughter-in-law Ruth, and through God's providence became the great-grandmother of King David.

    Spiritual meaning

    Naomi's journey from bitterness to blessing teaches that God restores joy to those who endure — transforming 'Mara' back to 'Naomi.'

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me."

      Ruth 1:20 (KJV) →

    • "And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi."

      Ruth 4:17 (KJV) →
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