Definition of Naomi

1. Noun. The mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament.

Exact synonyms: Noemi
Generic synonyms: Mother-in-law

Definition of Naomi

1. Proper noun. (biblical character) The mother-in-law of Ruth. ¹

2. Proper noun. (Hebrew female given name) of biblical origin. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Naomi

Nanophyetus salmincola
Nansemond
Nansemonds
Nansen
Nanson
Nantes
Nanticoke
Nantong
Nantua
Nantucket
Nantucketer
Nantucketers
Nanubae
Naogaon District
Naomi (current term)
Naousa
Naoussa
NapA phosphatase
Napaea
Napaea dioica
Napea
Naperian
Naphtali
Napier
Napier's bones
Napier's rods
Napierian
Napierian logarithm
Napierite

Literary usage of Naomi

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The People's Bible: Discourses Upon Holy Scripture by Joseph Parker (1887)
"TS this Naomi ? " (i. 19)—literally, is this the Naomi ?—the J. reference being to a person well known, and well known because of quality and station. ..."

2. Analysis of the Principles of Rhetorical Delivery as Applied in Reading and by Ebenezer Porter (1833)
"And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi ? 20 And she said unto them, ..."

3. Tableaux, Charades and Pantomimes: Adapted Alike to Parlor Entertainments (1896)
"Naomi stands in the centre of the platform, holding the right hand of Orpah, who has placed ... On the left of Naomi, a little to the rear, on a low stool, ..."

4. The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments (1903)
"11 And Naomi said, Turn again, my daughters: why will-ye go with me t are there yet any more ... 20 And she said unto them, Call me not 'Naomi, call me t. ..."

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