Nuh: meaning and origin

نوح

Meaning
Rest, comfort
Arabic
نوح
Say it
NOOH
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
In the Quran
Named in the Quran, Surah Nuh (71:1)

About the meaning

The Arabic form of Noah. The meaning comes from the Hebrew name.

Famous people with this name

  • Prophet Nuh, who built the ark. Surah 71 carries his name

Other spellings

Nooh, Nouh, Noah

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Questions about Nuh

What does Nuh mean?

Nuh means: Rest, comfort. The Arabic form of Noah. The meaning comes from the Hebrew name.

Is Nuh in the Quran?

Yes. Nuh is named in the Quran, in Surah Nuh (71:1).

Is Nuh a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nuh is a boy’s name.

How do you write Nuh in Arabic?

In Arabic script, Nuh is written نوح.

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