Nuh

The first name Nuh (نُوْحٌ) represents an Arabic and Turkish variant of Noah. Figuratively, it is interpreted as "the one who brings rest."

What does the name Nuh mean?

The name Nuh (نُوْحٌ) is an Arabic and Turkish derivation of the name Noah. Its deeper meaning is "the one who brings rest." The origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew word noach (נֹחַ) or nuach (נוּחַ), which means "to rest" or "to calm." Noah is described in the Old Testament as the builder of the ark that allowed him, his family, and a variety of animals to survive the flood. Female variants of the name include Noa, Noee, and Noey.

Where does the name Nuh come from?

The name Nuh is a masculine given name of ancient Hebrew origin that carries the meaning "the one who brings rest."

How do you pronounce Nuh?

The pronunciation of the name Nuh is monosyllabic and has a deep sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "Nuh" [nuː], with the long U having a calm and dark tone. The brevity of the name gives it a concise impact. Nuh radiates a quiet concentration – it is minimalist yet has a clear sound core.

When is the name day of Nuh?

The name day for Nuh is celebrated on November 29 and December 16.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Nuh enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,212th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2018 at rank 930. In the last ten years, Nuh has been given about 250 times, placing it 1,379th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,570th.

Famous people

• Nuh Ha Mim Keller (Australian scholar)