Naama

Naama is a modern, feminine first name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Naamah. The literal translation into German is "the Lovely," "the Joyful," or "the Gracious."

What does the name Naama mean?

Naama is a modern form of the biblical name Naamah and derives from ancient Hebrew. Translated, the name means "the Lovely," "the Joyful," or "the Gracious." The origin of the name lies in ancient Hebrew, where it is derived from the word no'am (נועם) for "delight," "joy," "cheerfulness," and "friendship" or from the expression na'ama (נַעֲמָה) for "charm" and "grace." In the Old Testament, Naama is mentioned as the daughter of Lamech and Zillah and is also regarded as the Ammonite wife of King Solomon and the mother of King Rehoboam of Judah. The name has various variants, including Naomie, Naemi, Naemie, Noomi, Noemi, Noeme, Noemie, Noemia, Nohemi, Naema, Naima, and Naimi.

Where does the name Naama come from?

The name Naama has ancient Hebrew roots and means "the Lovely." It is composed of the ancient Hebrew terms na'ama (נַעֲמָה) for "charm" and "grace" or no'am (נועם) for "delight," "joy," "cheerfulness," and "friendship." Thus, the name is clearly anchored in the Hebrew language.

How do you pronounce Naama?

Naama is pronounced approximately 'Nah-ah-ma'.

Popularity

In Germany, Naama is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2016, reaching 3,055th place. Over the past ten years, Naama has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,718th.

Nicknames & pet names

Nämi