Nooh - boys name

Nooh name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 48%

Nooh name meaning:

The name Nooh is an Arabic name that has its origins in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Nooh is the Arabic form of the name Noah, which is known in various religious traditions and holds significance in the story of the Great Flood. In Arabic, Nooh means "rest" or "peace," symbolizing tranquility and serenity.

Nooh is a name that carries a deep spiritual meaning and is often given to baby boys in Muslim families as a way to honor the prophet Noah, who is revered as a righteous and virtuous messenger of God. The story of Noah, or Nooh, is a tale of faith, obedience, and salvation. According to Islamic tradition, Allah chose Nooh to build an ark to save humanity, as they faced divine punishment in the form of a catastrophic flood. Nooh's story teaches lessons of trust in God, patience, and the importance of following divine guidance.

Parents who choose the name Nooh for their baby boy often do so to express their hopes for a calm and peaceful life for their child. The name Nooh carries a sense of tranquility and carries the religious significance associated with the prophet Noah, making it a meaningful and popular choice among Muslim families.

Origin: Arabic

Variant of Nuh: The Biblical Noah is the English language equivalent.

Related names

Nuh , Nooh

Other boys names beginning with N

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2493 out of 4789

8 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    1337
  • 5yrs

    311
  • 1yr

    2115

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Nooh

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