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Nuh

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Pronounced NOOH /ˈnuh/Medium

Meaning: Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the arkHigh

In 30 seconds: Noah, in his Arabic robe: Nuh is the prophet who built the ark — his name meaning 'rest, comfort'. One revered syllable, shared by Islam and the Bible alike.
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Origin HighArabic, Hebrew
MeaningArabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the ark
U.S. rank (2025)#3114 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births39 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520042025

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

Nuh is the Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'. One of the major prophets in both Islam and the Bible, he built the ark and survived the flood; Surah Nuh is named for him. A revered, ancient name.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, restful at the root, and prophetically weighty.

Did you know? Nuh (Noah) has an entire chapter of the Quran named after him — Surah Nuh — recounting his long centuries of patient preaching before the great flood.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Nuh — etymology

Variations

NoahNooh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nuh mean?

Nuh is the Arabic form of Noah, Hebrew for 'rest, comfort', a great prophet.

How do you pronounce Nuh?

It's said NOOH /ˈnuh/ — a single syllable with a soft breathy ending.

Is Nuh a boy or girl name?

Nuh is a boy's name.

How popular is Nuh?

Nuh is a rare name in the U.S.

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