Hi Dewayne:--I'm no "name" expert, but I'd guess "Naoma" is actually "Naomi." The pronunciation of words varies so much across the country and the way folks "hear" a word can be so strange that I sometimes wonder how we ever get out ancestors straight. "Oma" is probably short for "Naoma" - like a nickname. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't "Naomi" come from the bible? Mysty shakerag@mtnhome.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Dewayne Treat <dtreat@bulldog.afsc.k12.ar.us> To: <ARSEARCY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 10:33 AM Subject: [ARSEARCY] Name patterns > Hi all, > Ok, who is the "Name" expert??? I have found a great great grandma who > is listed as "Naoma" in one census year and "Oma" in another. Anyone > know what ethnic group this name would come from?? Is it German or > Dutch??? Thanks!!! > Dewayne Treat >