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Nowa
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Nowa
Pronounced NOH-uh /ˈnoʊ.ə/Medium
Meaning: A respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the builder of the ark in the Bible. The -owa spelling is a modern touch.Low
In 30 seconds: A soft respelling of Noah: Nowa means 'rest; comfort' (said 'NOH-uh'). Familiar and gentle.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort' — the builder of the ark in the Bible. The -owa spelling is a modern touch.
U.S. rank (2013)#13509
2013 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 5
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History & Origin
Nowa is a respelling of Noah, 'rest; comfort,' a biblical name. It reads familiar and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'NOH-uh').
It appears only rarely, beside the very common Noah. Rare, gentle, and classic-rooted.
Did you know? Nowa respells Noah — Hebrew for 'rest; comfort,' the builder of the ark — in a soft, modern spelling (said 'NOH-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nowa — Noah respelling; 'rest; comfort'
Variations
NoahNowahNoa
Nicknames
NoNono
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Nowa mean?
Nowa is a respelling of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach, 'rest; comfort.'
How do you pronounce Nowa?
It's said NOH-uh /ˈnoʊ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Nowa a boy or girl name?
Nowa is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Nowa?
Nowa is rare in the U.S.