Noah

Gender:boy

Meaning:rest

Origin:Hebrew

Pronunciation:no uh

Variations:Noa

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About Noah

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Noah is a biblical name that has been popular throughout the years. It is a sharp and short name that would be an ideal name for any baby boy.

Detailed Meaning

Noah is the biblical character who saved his family along with 2 of every special of animal from God’s punishing flood, thanks to the construction of a wooden Ark. The meaning may also root in the Hebrew for ‘to comfort’. Noah became a popular name in the late 1990s.

Famous People With This Name

Noah Wyle, an American actor best known for his role in “ER.” Noah Mills is a Canadian model and actor. Noah Emmerich is an American actor currently starring in the show, “The Americans.”

Possible Nicknames

One possible nickname for Noah could be No, although that might get confusing!

Related Names

Noah can also be spelt Noa.

Stories Featuring This Name

Noah is one of the main protagonist from the book “The View from Saturday” by E. L Kognisburg. Noah Calhoun is one of the main characters in the romantic film, “The Notebook.” Noah “Puck” Puckerman is a character on the television show, “Glee.”

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