نوح

Noah

boyEnglish form of the Prophet's name (Hebrew Noaḥ)

Noah is a Muslim boy name meaning “Name of the Prophet Noah; rest, comfort”.

MeaningName of the Prophet Noah; rest, comfort
GenderBoy
OriginEnglish form of the Prophet's name (Hebrew Noaḥ)
Arabic spellingنوح
PronunciationNOH-ah
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Noah

Noah is the English form of the Hebrew Noaḥ, usually explained as 'rest' or 'comfort'. In Islam he is the Prophet Nūḥ, one of the great messengers, and Muslim families in Europe and North America often choose Noah as a form everyone can pronounce. It has been one of the most popular boys' names in the US and UK.

Is Noah a Muslim name?

Yes. Noah is the English form of Nūḥ, a prophet honoured in Islam, and it is widely used by Muslim families in the West.

Is Noah in the Quran?

'Indeed, We sent Noah (Nūḥ) to his people' (Quran 71:1).

Where is the name Noah used?

Very popular in English-speaking countries and Europe, including among Muslim families.

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Spellings and variants of Noah

NuhNoohNuuhNouh

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Noah mean?

Noah means 'Name of the Prophet Noah; rest, comfort'. It comes from English form of the Prophet's name (Hebrew Noaḥ).

Is Noah a Muslim name?

Yes. Noah is the English form of Nūḥ, a prophet honoured in Islam, and it is widely used by Muslim families in the West.

How do you write Noah in Arabic?

Noah is written نوح in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Noah?

Noah is pronounced NOH-ah.

Is Noah mentioned in the Quran?

'Indeed, We sent Noah (Nūḥ) to his people' (Quran 71:1).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.