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Nouh

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Pronounced NOO /ˈnu/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nuh — the Arabic form of Noah, from Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'Medium

In 30 seconds: Rest; comfort: Nouh is the Arabic Noah — 'rest; comfort'. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'NOO').

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Nuh — the Arabic form of Noah, from Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'

U.S. rank (2025)#4110 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 138

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nouh is a spelling of Nuh — the Arabic form of Noah, from the Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'. In Islam, Nuh is a revered prophet who built the ark. A crisp, devout name across the Arab and Muslim worlds (said 'NOO'; nickname Nouh).

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' (Hebrew) — Nouh (Nuh) is its Arabic form, honoring the prophet Nuh — a crisp, devout name (said 'NOO').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Nuh — Arabic form of Noah

Variations

NuhNooh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nouh mean?

Nouh is the Arabic Noah (Nuh) — Hebrew 'rest; comfort; repose'.

How do you pronounce Nouh?

It's said NOO /ˈnu/ — one syllable.

Is Nouh a boy or girl name?

Nouh is a boy's name.

How popular is Nouh?

Nouh is a rare name in the U.S.