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Naos may refer to:

  • Naos (shrine), in Egyptology, that which is hidden and unknown inside the inner sanctum of a temple, but also to little boxlike shrines, carried by statues
  • In classical architecture, the cella, i.e. the inner chamber of a temple which houses a cult figure
  • Another name for the star Zeta Puppis
  • Bislama for Tahitian apple
  • An Italian furniture brand qualified to use the Made in Italy merchandise mark