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Name Origin

Noam is a Hebrew given name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'grace'. It is a unisex name, but more commonly used for boys.

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Famous People

Noam Chomsky (1928-)

Linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist

  • Revolutionized the field of linguistics with his theory of generative grammar
  • Prominent political activist and critic of U.S. foreign policy