Noah
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Noah
The name Noah derives from the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noach), meaning "rest" or "comfort," from the root נוח (nuach) meaning to rest or provide relief.
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Etymology
The name Noah derives from the Hebrew name נֹחַ (Noach), meaning "rest" or "comfort," from the root נוח (nuach) meaning to rest or provide relief. The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, where Noah is revered as the biblical patriarch who built the ark and survived the Great Flood, making it one of the most enduring names across Abrahamic religions.
Noah currently ranks #2 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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