Noam

Hebrew
"pleasantness, charm, tenderness"

Noam Origin and Meaning

The name Noam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness, charm, tenderness".

Noam is an underused modern Hebrew name with any number of attractive attributes attached to its meaning; it doesn't have the biblical weight of Noah, but could make a more distinctive alternative to that popular choice. Noam is a Top 10 boys' name in Israel.

Noam is also a place-name in south Israel, where it is sometime used for girls. Its most prominent bearer is the distinguished linguist and social activist Noam Chomsky (born Avram Noam).

Noaz is an even more unusual Hebrew choice.

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Famous People Named Noam

  • Sacha Noam Baron Cohen
    English actor/comedian
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  • Noam Katz
    American Jewish religious musician
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  • (Avram) Noam Chomsky
    American author, linguist, political activist
  • Noam Okun
    Israeli tennis player
  • Noam Zylberman
    Israeli,Canadian voice actor
  • Noam Kaniel
    Israeli singer and composer
  • Noam Murro
    Israeli film director and producer

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