Nooh is the Arabic form of Noah (Nuh) — from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort; repose'. Nuh is a revered prophet in Islam, as Noah is in the Bible (we note the prophet). A crisp, devout name (said 'NOOH'; nickname Noo).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, rest-and-comfort at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Noah means 'rest; comfort; repose' in Hebrew — Nooh (Nuh) is its Arabic form, a prophet honored in Islam — a crisp, devout name (we note the prophet; said 'NOOH').

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References — Nuh — prophet noted

Variations

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What does the name Nooh mean?

Nooh is the Arabic Noah (Nuh) — Hebrew 'rest; comfort; repose'; he is a prophet in Islam, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nooh?

It's said NOOH /ˈnuh/ — one syllable.

Is Nooh a boy or girl name?

Nooh is a boy's name.

How popular is Nooh?

Nooh is a rare name in the U.S.