Name meaning
Noah
may mean “rest, comfort”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, German, French, Dutch, Swiss, American
- Spellings
- Noah · Noé · Noa · Nuh
- Say it
- NOH-ah
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Noah is the builder of the ark in the Bible, who saved his family and the animals from the great flood. His name comes from the Hebrew Nōaḥ and is traditionally explained as rest or comfort. It has been a top boys' name across Europe and America for years.
Roots
From Hebrew Nōaḥ (traditionally: rest, comfort).
Where it is used
Top name in Germany, Switzerland, the US and the Netherlands.
Noah name FAQ
What does the name Noah mean?
Noah may mean “rest, comfort”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. From Hebrew Nōaḥ (traditionally: rest, comfort).
Where does the name Noah come from?
Noah is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in English, German, French, Dutch, Swiss families.
How do you pronounce Noah?
Noah is usually pronounced NOH-ah.
Is Noah a boy's or a girl's name?
Noah is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Noah?
Related spellings and forms include Noé, Noa, Nuh.
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Sources
Name data: NWOF dossier, SSA-Census, Wiktionary-DE, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.