This gentilic adjective designates Zophar's origin or clan, appearing exclusively as part of 'Zophar the Naamathite,' one of Job's three friends. The term indicates a connection to a place or clan named Naamah, though the specific location is uncertain. No city called Naamah is mentioned in nearby biblical geography, leading to various scholarly proposals—some suggesting emendation to 'Maonite' or other known locations. The Septuagint renders it as 'the Minean' or 'king of the Mineans,' reflecting ancient interpretive traditions. The designation serves primarily to identify and distinguish Zophar from other characters.