Naamahs
Naamahs refers to a group of female figures named Naamah that appear in Jewish folklore, demonology, and later occult writings. The name Naamah itself is a Hebrew given name meaning pleasant or lovely, and it is used in ancient texts for various women. In the Bible, Naamah is mentioned as a human figure—described in Genesis 4:22 as the sister of Tubal-Cain. Over time, traditions beyond the biblical text developed a more supernatural association for the name, turning Naamah into a demoness or a figure connected with sensuality and music in some Jewish and medieval sources. Because the sources differ, the attributes and roles ascribed to Naamahs vary by tradition.
In medieval and early modern demonology, Naamah is sometimes treated as a female demon or as part
In contemporary scholarship, Naamahs are typically discussed as part of studies of demonology, myth, and religious