ナオミ
Naomi is a female given name in Japanese. If unsure, use ナオミ. Wiktionary also lists 真実 (Shinjitsu) and 直美 (Naomi).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ナオミ | ||
| 真実 | Shinjitsu | [ɕĩɲ̟d͡ʑit͡sɨ] (narrow) |
| 直美 | Naomi | [na̠o̞mʲi] (narrow) |
Naomi is used as a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
直美 is the version of the name written in Kanji. ナオミ is the version written in Katakana. While 真実 (Shinjitsu) is a word that can function as a name, it is primarily the common noun for 'truth' and should not be used as a translation for the name 'Naomi'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use 真実 (Shinjitsu) when you intend to say the name 'Naomi'. Although it can be a name, its primary meaning is the common noun for 'truth'.
Did you know?
- The name Naomi is a rare example of a name that sounds identical in both Japanese and Hebrew, though the two versions have entirely different origins and meanings.
- While ナオミ is written in Katakana, this script is often used for names to give them a modern, international, or 'pop' feel, even if the person is Japanese.
- Because 'Naomi' can be written in many different ways using Kanji, the specific meaning of the name changes depending on which characters are chosen. For example, 直美 uses characters that emphasize 'beauty' and 'straightness'.
Examples in context
- 私はナオミほどすらすらと英語が話せない。I can't speak English as fluently as Naomi.This sentence is useful for comparing one's English fluency to ナオミ.Tatoeba #159212 by bunbuku, translation #255312 by CN
- ナオミは外国に行く目的で英語を習っている。Naomi is learning English with a view to going abroad.This sentence shows ナオミ studying English to go abroad.Tatoeba #199324 by bunbuku, translation #36527 by CP
- 直美は一等賞をとったことを、とても喜んでいる。Naomi is very glad about having won first prize.This sentence demonstrates how 直美 is happy about winning a prize.Tatoeba #125737 by bunbuku, translation #278255 by sundown
- よろしくお願いします、ナオミさん。Nice to meet you, Naomi-san.
- おい、ナオミ！コーヒーでも飲みに行こうよ。Hey, Naomi! Let's go grab some coffee.
- すみません、ナオミさん、もう一度言っていただけますか？Excuse me, Naomi, could you repeat that?
- なおみ、その新しい映画見た？Nao-mi, did you watch that new movie?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- 陽太 Yotaナオミは今日、来るのかな？Naomi wa kyou, kuru no kana?I wonder if Naomi is coming today?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、彼女は午後に来るって言ってたよ。Un, kanojo wa gogo ni kuru tte itteta yo.Yeah, she said she would come in the afternoon.
- 陽太 Yotaナオミに会えるのを楽しみにしてるんだ。Naomi ni aeru no o tanoshimi ni shiteru nda.I'm looking forward to seeing Naomi.
- 結衣 Yui私も彼女に会いたいわ。Watashi mo kanojo ni aitai wa.I want to see her too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “naomi” translations and entries 真実, 直美, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
