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Origin and meaning of Noah



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Boys - 99% (115,990 births)
Girls - 1% (500 births)
Source: US SSA data
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Origin:
English variant of the Hebrew name Noach
Meaning:
Rest, comfort
Origin:
English variant of the Hebrew name No'ah
Meaning:
Motion
More info:

Noah is an English transcription of the Hebrew name Noach, name meaning "rest" or "comfort."

Noah is also an English transcription of the feminine Hebrew name No'ah, meaning "motion."

In the Old Testament, Noah was the prophet commanded to build an ark in order to allow his family and various animal species to withstand the great flood that covered the earth. Noah also appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of the daughters of Zelophehad.

As a masculine name, Noah has been in use in the English-speaking world since the 16th century and was regularly used among the Puritans.

Famous bearers include American lexicographer Noah Webster and American actor Noah Wyle.

Pronunciation:
NOH ah
Form of:
Noach
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Ranks 4th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby boy names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of Noah: Noah is an English transcription of the Hebrew name Noach, name meaning "rest" or "comfort

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