"rest, comfort"
Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Language: English
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The Arabic form of Noah, meaning rest and comfort
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Meaning & Origin
"repose, tranquility"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Arabic
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The Story of Noha
Noha is the Arabic form of Noah, derived from the Hebrew Noach, meaning rest or comfort. The name comes from the root nacham, meaning to comfort or console. In Islamic tradition, Nuh (Arabic rendering) is one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran, corresponding to the biblical Noah who built the ark and survived the great flood. The Noha spelling is common in Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Noha and its variants are popular throughout the Arab world and among Muslim communities globally. In Turkey and some North African countries, Noha is used for both boys and girls, though in Arabic culture it tends to be masculine. The biblical/Quranic Noah story gives it lasting spiritual resonance.
In Islam, Nuh (Noah) is one of the five greatest prophets (Ulul Azm), and the Quran devotes an entire chapter (Surah Nuh) to his story. Naming a son Noha carries deep religious significance and invokes the prophets qualities of patience, faith, and perseverance.
Historical Record
Noha first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 135 babies have been named Noha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Noha is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #5,964 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Surah Nuh (Chapter 71 of the Quran) is dedicated to the prophet Noah, making this name Quranic
- Noah/Noha has been among the most popular boy names globally for over a decade
- The story of Noah appears in the Torah, Bible, and Quran, making it one of the most cross-cultural names in existence
Noha in Other Languages
Arabic
نوح (Nuh)
French
Noé
Hebrew
נֹחַ (Noach)
Spanish
Noé
Turkish
Nuh
Popularity Over Time
#5,964
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,964
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Cultural Origins
- Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern North African Turkish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Noha
What does the name Noha mean?
"rest, comfort" (from Hebrew/Arabic). "repose, tranquility" (from Biblical Hebrew). Noha is the Arabic form of Noah, derived from the Hebrew Noach, meaning rest or comfort. The name comes from the root nacham, meaning to comfort or console. In Islamic tradition, Nuh (Arabic rendering) is one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran, corresponding to the biblical Noah who built the ark and survived the great flood. The Noha spelling is common in Arabic-speaking countries, Turkey, and among Muslim communities worldwide.
What is the origin of the name Noha?
Noha has Hebrew/Arabic, Biblical Hebrew, Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern, North African, and Turkish origins. In Hebrew/Arabic, it means "rest, comfort". In Biblical Hebrew, it means "repose, tranquility".
Is Noha a boy or girl name?
Noha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5964. As a girl name, it is ranked #34178. Noha is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Noha?
Noha is currently ranked #5964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Noha?
Common nicknames for Noha include Noh.
What are good middle names for Noha?
Popular middle name pairings include Noha Ali, Noha Hassan, Noha Omar, Noha Khalid, Noha Yusuf, Noha Ibrahim, and Noha Tariq.
What are good sibling names for Noha?
Names that pair well with Noha as siblings include Yusuf, Ibrahim, Omar, Musa, Maryam, Fatima, Layla, and Sara.
How many syllables does Noha have?
Noha has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Noha a common or rare name?
Noha is an uncommon name, ranked #5964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Noha
Noha is a boy name with Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern, North African, and Turkish origins . The name means "rest, comfort" in Hebrew/Arabic .
Is Noha a boy or girl name? Noha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,964 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,178. Noha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Noha is currently ranked #5,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Noha has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Noha include Noh. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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