My name is Naomi, and so I was wondering, if I ever go to Japan (which I would really like to), does that mean everyone will call me NOW-ME? I grew up with NY-OH-ME (as much as I hated it) and NAY-OH-ME. I don't mind NOW-ME as much.:/
I so much prefer the Japanese version of this name! I hate the way "Naomi (Ney-owe-mi)" is pronounced in the western sense. It sounds whiny and ugly. But to pronounce it Nao-Mi sounds both cute and elegant at once. Unfortunately, if I called my child Naomi, you can bet everyone would pronounce it wrong. :(
My middle name rocks! My first name is often skipped & I have acheived the nickname Mimi. I hate how people mispronounce it as NI-omee. If you can read right, you'd be able to tell that the "i" is at the end. Most don't know it, but there is a significant difference in meaning if you pronounce it wrong, plus- it can get the bearer angry.
A very pretty name with a very pretty meaning. Although for some odd reason when I hear this name the first thing that pops into my head is a tropical beachside.
― Anonymous User 9/8/2007
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I love this name. MIAOMI is very pretty. It has always reminded me of a beautiful Japanese maiden. (that is if someone pronounces it in just the right way.)
― Anonymous User 4/23/2006
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I like this name as the most common used kanji to write it is very beautiful. The kanji are also intricate, delicate and beautiful to look at. It is also a good Japanese name as Westerners can easily associate to it, even if it is pronounced differently to the English Naomi.