Names That Mean Tenderness

  1. Noam
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness, charm, tenderness"
    • Description:

      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.
  2. Noham
    • Origin:

      French variation of Noam, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness, charm, tenderness"
    • Description:

      A popular choice in France, although Noam is more user-friendly for Americans.
  3. Noam
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pleasantness, charm, tenderness"
    • Description:

      A popular name for both sexes in Israel, in the Top 10 for boys and Top 100 for girls.

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